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Level 3 Diploma in Policing NCFE

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This course provides study and experiences linked to Policing and Police entry requirements, you will study a range of units to help improve your knowledge on current Police issues such as preparing for a career in Policing, conflict and personal protection and crime scene investigating.

You will do a range of theory and practical based units all designed to improve your career opportunity whether you decide to apply for a Police apprenticeship or progress onto the Extended Diploma in Policing with a view to gaining UCAS points to study at university.

You could also progress onto the degree course in Criminal Justice at The University Campus Doncaster.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

The course consists of 9 units in the first year for the Diploma, and a
further 9 units in the second year to achieve the Extended Diploma.

Some units covered are:

  • Prepare 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
  • The influence of UK government, international organisations and the media on the police service
  • Collaboration between the emergency services
  • Emergency planning and response in the police service
  • UK legal systems and the police service
  • Crime scene investigation
  • ICT in the police service
  • Volunteering in the police service
  • Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty
  • Understanding mental health
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Assignment based assessment.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Up to £55,139
/year

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Up to £54,209
/year

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Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Policing NCFE
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Student Voice

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I’ve improved my time management and punctuality, and learnt new skills for working in the Uniformed Protective Services. It’s been a really interesting experience where I’ve made friends and learnt a lot. I’m planning to go to university or start an apprenticeship.

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Progression

Progression

On achievement of a merit overall you will be offered the opportunity to return for a second year to achieve the Extended Diploma in Policing and gain additional UCAS points.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

There is the option to attend a 3-day residential to Carlton lodge the fee is around £250 or free if you receive bursary.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

This course is for 1 Year, attending college 2.5 days per week onsite with 4 hours online study.

Study Mode

Full-Time

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