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Level 3 Diploma in Policing NCFE

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Overview

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.

How you’ll learn

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
Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 3
  3. Further study

Entry requirements

5 x GCSE at a 4 or above to include maths and English.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

See all 4 courses

At University Campus Doncaster

At University Campus North Lincolnshire

Careers it can lead to

  • Police Officers (Sergeant and Below) £46,500 a year
  • Police Community Support Officers £27,600 a year
  • Protective Service Associate Professionals £36,600 a year
  • Prison Service Officers (Below Principal Officer) £30,500 a year
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  • Security Guards and Related Occupations £27,500 a year
  • Street Cleaners £25,700 a year
  • Parking and Civil Enforcement Occupations £28,500 a year

With further study or experience

  • Senior Police Officers £63,800 a year
  • Business and Related Research Professionals £37,100 a year
  • Probation Officers £33,100 a year
  • Solicitors and Lawyers £55,000 a year
  • Legal Professionals £31,500 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Sandra

Sandra

Level 3 Uniformed Services

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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For parents and carers

Supporting your child’s journey

A Friendly, Welcoming Place

Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.

About student life

Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

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GCSE Support Built In

If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.

About student support

Learning Support

If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.

About learning support

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

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