Public Services (Uniformed Protective Services) (Extended Diploma)
Assessment: This qualification has two externally assessed units which will be in the form of written exams. All other units are internally assessed through: Presentations, Written reports, Practical observations, Discussions, Debates and Projects
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: £460-£480 for the "Call of the Wild" course that is based in Wales. It is essential in order to complete Unit 11 Expedition Skills.
Entry Requirements: English grade 4, Maths grade 4. Plus three grade 4s from your remaining subjects.
Curriculum Leader: Becky Honour
COURSE OVERVIEW
Develop leadership and teamwork skills required by the uniformed protective services industry. If you are interested in joining the blue light or armed forces, Prison Service, security organisations or HM Customs, our motivational protective services programmes will prepare you for a range of career paths. This course is also an accepted qualification for entry into university, with more than half of our students going on to study subjects including police studies, law, sociology, criminology, and psychology. Last year students went on to a variety of destinations including university places at Portsmouth, Brighton, Central Lancashire, Hertfordshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire and Bournemouth. You can expect to meet lots of guest speakers to challenge, inspire and develop you.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Before You Start
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Course Content
Units include:
- Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services
- Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services
- Expedition Skills
- Introduction to Criminology
- Police Powers and the Law
- Professional Development in the Uniformed Protective Services
Life After Henley
This qualification is designed as a full-time, two-year programme of study for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector- for example: police, ambulance, fire brigade, army, navy, RAF, HM prison service and HM customs, progressing to higher education to a related degree course.
This qualification supports progression to higher education in its own right.
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
Careers
There are a range of opportunities for a career in the public services including roles in the police, army, fire service, nursing, RAF, security and border control and many more. Students may consider direct entry into other employment, or further training.
Higher Education
This course is an accepted qualification for entry into university, with students going on to study subjects including police studies, law, sociology, criminology
and psychology at universities such as Brunel, Kent, Leicester, Manchester, Plymouth, Reading and Southampton
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.
ENHANCING YOUR STUDIES
Elite Sports Programme
This programme targets students who have a high potential to excel in their sport, either by competing on the international stage or securing a professional contract.