Uniformed Public Services Level 2 Certificate

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

During this one-year course you will gain an in-depth knowledge about the role that each of the uniformed protective services play in helping supporting and protecting us. You will develop the teamwork, behavioural and health and fitness skills you need to part of the protective services, and understand crime and how it affects society. Learning will take place in the classroom, the college’s Fitness gym and Wave Leisure sports hall. There will also be opportunities to represent the college in sports teams and a number of events, where you will represent the college whilst in the public eye.

The course is a one year Level 2 course that develops the basic underpinning knowledge of the requirements for entry into uniformed public services. You will study a total of six units during your time at college incorporating both practical and theoretical elements including: Pubic Service Skills and Support for the Community Employment in Uniformed Public Services Plus 3 additional units from the optional section. This qualification is usually studied alongside GCSE Maths and English

Assessment is through coursework, portfolios and assignments as ongoing assessment. The package offers a well rounded education, which will give an experience of different fields of assessment in preparation to progress onto advanced study on an BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/90 Credit Level 3 course. The qualification grade will be calculated through the accumulation of credits throughout the studied units.

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

On successful completion of the course, Students may wish to progress on to the Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/90 Credit Public Service Diploma.