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Protective Services BTEC First Award

at Varndean College, Brighton · college

Level 2Applied and BTECAward12 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Interested in a career in the Uniformed Protective Services? Study a range of organisations e.g. Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, Army, Navy and others you may not have thought about. The course focuses on learning a wide range of skills important for Protective Service work including communication, teamwork, fitness and health, discipline and problem solving. One unit is assessed in an exam. The other three are coursework using a range of reports, presentations, practical tasks and role plays. The course combines theory with active practical situations to give you experience and an insight into the work of the uniformed services with visits to and speakers from different organisations. This course will enable you to market yourself well to employers or to continue onto a Level 3 Protective Services course.

What you need to get on

Standard Foundation Level entry requirements

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • VARNDEAN COLLEGE

    Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Brighton

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