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Uniformed Services

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing

Equivalent to 3 A-Levels, this course contains a blend of academic skills and opportunities for you to acquire a range of practical and personal skills.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide specialist knowledge, skills and understanding relating to working in the Police service.

You will gain a broad understanding of policing and the requirements for a future career in the Police service. You will experience a range of exciting units that contain a blend of theoretical and practical learning which will allow you to develop both personally, academically and professionally.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

Year 1:

  • Preparing for a career in the Police service
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the Police service
  • Values and standards in the Police service
  • Understand conflict management and personal protection
  • Understand discipline in the Police service
  • The development of the UK Police service
  • Dealing with emergency incidents

Year 2:

  • Preparation for Higher Education
  • Collaboration between the emergency services
  • Emergency planning and response in the Police service
  • UK legal systems and the Police service
  • Crime scene investigations
  • ICT in the Police service
  • Safeguarding and the Prevent duty
  • Neighbourhood policing
  • Understanding mental health
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

100% Coursework & Practical Skills

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)

Up to £40,625
/year

Ambulance staff transport sick, injured and convalescent persons and give first aid treatment in emergencies and check ambulance vehicles are roadworthy, cleaned and have all the necessary equipment.

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Up to £55,139
/year

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

NCOs and Other Ranks

Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there […]

Officers in Armed Forces

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
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Student Voice

“I think the best part about being at College is meeting new people and having the new opportunities. When I leave College I would like to be a police officer.”

Progression

Progression

  • University
  • Employment
Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

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Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

1-2 Years

Study Mode

Full-Time

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111 or email customer.services.team@dncolleges.ac.uk