What You Will Study
Examples of some of the units you may study are:
- Citizenship and Diversity (Pearson-Set)
- Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Global Affairs, the Media, and the Uniformed Protective Services
- Physical Preparation, Health, and Wellbeing
- Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents
- Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services
- Developing Personal Fitness Programmes
- Introduction to Criminology
- Police Powers and the Law
As part of the programme of study all students will undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award that teaches the core subjects in life, team building, resilience, and confidence. Students will have the opportunity to continue their Duke of Edinburgh from school (up to silver level) or start from scratch and initially work towards their Bronze level award.
- How You Will Be Assessed
A combination of coursework and exams.
There are continuous assessments throughout the course. These consist of projects, presentations, physical demonstrations, and written assignments.
You may also be required to sit a controlled assessment as part of the course requirements; this will aid and develop your time management and rational thinking skills that will help you in your future career.
- Entry Requirements
Extended Diploma
5 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 including both English and Maths.
Diploma
4 GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4 including English OR Maths.
OR
Level 2 Public Services gaining a merit portfolio Grade plus GCSE 4 or above in English or Maths or equivalent Level 2 and GCSE Grade 3 or Level 1 in the other - Further Study
Many of our students progress on to Higher Education to study Criminology and related topics, such as Law, Sports Science and range of Teaching degrees. Whilst others have pursued careers with HM Revenue & Customs and joined the services.
