Level 2 Diploma in Preparation for Public Services

This programme is designed to support the development of young people who wish to enter the Uniformed Protective Services, apprenticeships, or progression on to Level 3 qualifications.

You will develop the skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed in the UK’s Uniformed Protective Services sector; if you want to work in a range of different jobs within the Police Force, Fire and Rescue Service, HM Prison Service, HM Customs and Revenue or the Armed Forces including the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines Commandos or the Royal Air Force, this is the course for you.

The BTEC Level 2 Skills Preparation for Public Services is a one-year course that is equivalent to four GCSES. The course is designed to offer a wide-ranging curriculum which develops knowledge and skills in areas such as leadership and teamwork, sociology, crime prevention, the legal system including UK statutory powers and regulations, response to emergency incidents and threats to security, sustainability, and the development of vital communication skills.

Our programme is focused on knowledge and skills development, we provide a range of different experiences to help you develop the industry skills essential to successful life not just in the Uniformed Protective Services but also transferable to other employment sectors. You may also have the opportunity to participate in fund raising events such as the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and the National Citizen Service (NCS) which is a government backed nationally recognised scheme for young people under the age of 18; NCS enables young people the opportunities to develop a variety of skills needed to be successful in employment and within society. The programme includes a residential over a half term, this provides participants with the opportunity to experience independent living as well as developing skills such as teamworking, communication, resilience, and leadership. The scheme also includes a social action” project in which participants can raise awareness of or fund raise for a particular cause. Students who have already completed NCS may have the opportunity to participate as a Team Leader, which will further enhance your skill set and CV. (NCS participation is subject to availability)

As a student on this programme, you will also have the opportunity to meet with current serving and former personnel with guest speaker visits from Greater Manchester Police and the Armed Forces. We often invite some of our former students who are currently working in the Uniformed Protective Services as Police Officers, Call Handlers, HM Prison Officers, Field Medic in the British Army and Outdoor Education specialists.”