Public Services (Uniformed Protective Services) - Level 3 Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
2 June 2028
Location
Ballymena
Information Session Required
Yes
This qualification is designed for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector, with the aim of progressing to higher education to a related degree course or employment.
This is a specialist course for those interested in pursuing a career in the uniformed protective services, including the fire and rescue service, police service, armed forces, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. Students also have the opportunity to experience a variety of teambuilding activities and meet members of the uniformed services via guest speakers and educational visits.
This course is for you, if you are interested in human behaviour, health and fitness, law and the legal system, government policies, leadership and team working, and would like to develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Uniformed Protective Services.
Year 1
Year 2
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
You will learn in a variety of fun and exciting ways and be assessed through a variety of methods including assignments, exams, research projects, presentations, role plays, group discussions and participation in team activities. There is also a practical side to the course which will involve you taking part in sporting and leadership activities to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and fitness levels that are needed for a job in the uniformed public services.
The skills that you will learn are very much in demand from a vast range of employers and universities. Learners can further their studies by going on to complete a HND or degree course in areas such as Criminology; Fire & Rescue, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Policing Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Politics and Public Services as well as combined degree courses.
If higher education is not for you, you have the option to progress into a range of apprenticeships which are offered by the armed forces or you could apply for a range of entry level roes within the Uniformed Protective Services sector.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or above, or other relevant qualifications, or appropriate work experience.
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
This qualification is designed for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector, with the aim of progressing to higher education to a related degree course or employment.
You will learn in a variety of fun and exciting ways and be assessed through a variety of methods including assignments, exams, research projects, presentations, role plays, group discussions and participation in team activities. There is also a practical side to the course which will involve you taking part in sporting and leadership activities to ensure that you have the knowledge, skills and fitness levels that are needed for a job in the uniformed public services.
This is a specialist course for those interested in pursuing a career in the uniformed protective services, including the fire and rescue service, police service, armed forces, HM Prison Service and HM Revenue & Customs. Students also have the opportunity to experience a variety of teambuilding activities and meet members of the uniformed services via guest speakers and educational visits.
This course is for you, if you are interested in human behaviour, health and fitness, law and the legal system, government policies, leadership and team working, and would like to develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Uniformed Protective Services.
Year 1
Year 2
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
The skills that you will learn are very much in demand from a vast range of employers and universities. Learners can further their studies by going on to complete a HND or degree course in areas such as Criminology; Fire & Rescue, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Policing Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Politics and Public Services as well as combined degree courses.
If higher education is not for you, you have the option to progress into a range of apprenticeships which are offered by the armed forces or you could apply for a range of entry level roes within the Uniformed Protective Services sector.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C, or above, or other relevant qualifications, or appropriate work experience.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.