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Air and Defence
Air and Defence Uniformed Protective Services Certificate Level 3
- Course Type: Air and Defence College
What can this course lead to?
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to university to study degrees in Policing, Law, Criminology, Politics, War and Terrorism Studies or to a range of careers in the Uniformed Public Services.
Who is it for?
This course is designed to give you a comprehension insight into a career in Uniformed Public Services such as the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police and Ambulance Service. The course is developed around programme of outdoor activities and is designed for those who wish to develop their technical and transferable skills, leadership, communication, confidence, resilience, reliability, adaptability and teamwork to enable them to be successful in their application in the public service area of their choice. The course will also require you to undertake work experience and volunteering units.
What is covered?
Units selected from:
- Citizenship and Diversity (Pearson-set)
- Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services - exam during year 1
- Global Affairs
- The Media
- The Uniformed Protective Services Physical Preparation
- Health and Wellbeing
- Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Government and the Protective Services - exam during year 2
- Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents
- Custodial Care
- Sociological Perspectives
- Skills for Outdoor Activities
- Uniformed Protective Services Expedition Skills
- Developing Personal Fitness Programme
- Introduction to Criminology
- Principles of Managing Security Threats
- Police Powers and the Law
- Research Skills in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Understanding the Third Sector
- Criminal Investigation Procedures
- Practice Professional Development in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Technological Systems to Support Service Delivery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C and must include English and maths, or a Merit in Public Services Diploma Level 2 with English and maths at grades 4/C or above. If you don’t achieve the required grades, you will be moved onto the Level 2 Public Services course. Additional options: DofE
You will learn through a variety of methods including lecture based theory sessions, practical classroom activities, simulated exercises and fitness and gym sessions, guest speakers and external visits.
There are 2 exams over the two year programme. One external examination will be taken each year. You will also be assessed through written assignments, presentations and practical tasks.
You will be required to be in uniform throughout your days in college in both theory and practical sessions. This will be at a cost of £100 for a basic package with the opportunity to purchase other items if you desire. Additional fees will be £150 for the year which will cover adventurous activities and an expedition trip outside of college. You will also require a pair of sports trainers (no fashion flat soled footwear). You will be required to attend each lesson with a folder, dividers, plastic wallets and stationary. More information and details will be given at meet the tutor sessions.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SEC3UP5DF
Duration
2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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