Protective Services
at Magna Academy, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Level 3 BTEC in Protective Services is targeted at students who would like to gain employment in this sector, and have been developed to provide further training, education and progression opportunities within this sector. The qualifications will develop students' abilities through the knowledge and skills gained in the programme and are suitable for students who would like to know more about employment in uniformed or non-uniformed public services.
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grades 9-5
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
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