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Protective Services Level 2 Certificate

Course details

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Qualification name BTEC First Certificate in Public Services
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Vocational Technical Qualification
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 7th September 2027
Cost description �2000.00 Uniform �140
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Our exciting Level 2 course will teach you all about Uniformed Protective Services. You learn more about the public sector and the role of each protective service. You will also develop excellent teamwork skills and improve your health and fitness capabilities.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

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

View the key features of this course.

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 Station Plaza Fitness gym, Summerfields sports complex and Hastings Country Park. You will begin the yea

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Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will be assessed through a range of exams, practical and coursework assignments.

On completion of the course you may choose to study at Level 3, or explore the world of Outdoor Activities, which will prepare you for recruitment to the services.With additional training you will be able to start your career as a Police Officer, join the Army, Navy or RAF, or become a Firefighter.

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Name Hastings Station Plaza Campus
Address Station Plaza
Station Approach
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1BA
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Email hastings.info@escg.ac.uk
Phone 030 300 39400
Website https://www.escg.ac.uk/explore/hastings/station-plaza/
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