This course is ideal if you’re considering a career in the Police Service. It’s led by three former officers with a range of experience, including time in Special Branch, CID and as a Police Inspector – bringing over 60 years of combined knowledge to the classroom. You’ll also hear from guest speakers from across the service and take part in site visits to see how things work behind the scenes.
Uniformed Protective Services (Policing Pathway)
Course Code:
NPS1CP
- Level: 3
- Qualification: Extended Diploma
- Awarding body: Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC)
- Duration: Two years
- Course type: Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Three days a week, 9.00am - 4.15pm
What's it all about?
Course information
In order to be successful on this course, you will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and maths.
Following successful completion, you could progress to:
- a related degree at university
- a career in the Police, Military, or other Protective Services.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Senior Police Officers
£124,790.90
Potential salary
£22,041.09
Entry level salary
£53,900.89
Average salary
3
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Senior Officers in Fire, Ambulance, Prison and Related Services
£116,805.94
Potential salary
£20,630.75
Entry level salary
£50,451.95
Average salary
1
Annual openings in Plymouth
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