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Protective Services BTEC National Extended Certificate

at Varndean College, Brighton · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This BTEC Extended Certificate is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the Uniformed Protective Services sector. It gives them a broad basis of study, designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. This course is particularly suitable if you are studying in preparation for employment in the Protective Services Sector, particularly in job roles where you will be expected to use physical fitness skills, research skills or carry out customer-facing operational roles. It offers skills for working in the public sector but also transferable skills for any type of employment. It is suitable if you are considering a police or military career, but also if you are interested in developing, maintaining and protecting our society. You will learn by providing evidence gathered from realistic workplace scenarios and activities. You will gain experience through a wide range of tasks, visiting speakers and visits.

What you need to get on

Standard Advanced Level entry requirements

How you are assessed

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

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

  • VARNDEAN COLLEGE

    Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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