Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 BTEC

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

THIS NEW COURSE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES SECTOR. IT GIVES A BROAD BASIS OF STUDY, THAT IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PROGRESSION TO HIGHER EDUCATION AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT. THROUGHOUT THE COURSE AS WELL AS KNOWLEDGE OF THE SECTOR YOU WILL DEVELOP VITAL SKILLS FOR USE IN YOUR FUTURE REGARDLESS OF THE SECTOR YOU INTEND TO GO INTO. THE COURSE IS ASSESSED WITH A MIXTURE OF COURSEWORK UNITS AND EXAMINATION.

The course will focus on all of the uniformed protective services and students will study the following units during the 2 years.

Unit 2 - Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services (Externally assessed, Exam Unit)

Unit 5 - Teamwork, leadership and communication in the Uniformed Protective Services

Unit 13 - Introduction to Criminology

Plus one other from;

Unit 15 - Police Powers and the Law

Unit 19 - Professional development in the Uniformed Protective Services

4 GCSE grades at 4 or above including English language.

This qualification can be taken with other advanced courses as general preparation for higher study or can assist in the preparation of skills used for employment in many different areas.