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Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Extended Diploma

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time£2,573

What the college says

Are you considering a career in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, HM police, prison or probation services, or fire and rescue services? This course is intended to support progression to further study. Its primary purpose is to support learners to continue their education through applied learning, and progress to higher education in a related degree course, and ultimately progress to employment in all variants of the Uniformed Protective Services, both statutory and non-statutory. This reflects the shift towards increased graduate employment in the sector, for example in the police service. The qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels and has been designed to be a two-year, full-time study programme. We work in partnership with your potential future employers, including: Thames Valley Police, HM Prison Service, British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and the fire and rescue services. This gives you exposure to current industry experts who can demonstrate how the theory you will learn throughout this course is directly relatable to real-life situations. What to expect from the programme: development of communication, self-discipline, and team-working skills, opportunity to visit various public service settings such as prisons, police stations, crown courts, fire stations, and Royal Air Force bases, identification of the entry and fitness requirements for the Uniformed Protective Services, and help in the preparation for these, .. For

What you need to get on

You need to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma grade Merit or Distinction plus English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above/Functional Skills at Level 2 in English and maths. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

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

  • Banbury College

    Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QA

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  • Oxford City Centre College

    Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA

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  • Reading College

    Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ

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  • Bracknell & Wokingham College

    Church Road, Bracknell, RG12 1DJ

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  • Merrist Wood College

    Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Banbury
  • 1 September 2026 · Oxford
  • 1 September 2026 · Reading
  • 1 September 2026 · Bracknell
  • 1 September 2026 · Guildford

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