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Public Protective Services
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesIf you are interested in working in any of the Uniformed Services, e.g. ambulance, fire, police, armed services, this course will provide a solid start to your career.
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Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
£45,000
Potential Salary
Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
£24,000
Potential Salary
Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
£40,000
Potential Salary
On this course you will take the following units:
You will take physical training, a mandatory part of the course, to help increase fitness levels to ensure you can pass a Uniformed Services fitness test. This will include:
Other activities throughout the year will include:
You will be given the opportunity to spend time away with the Armed Forces looking at various trades within them. These will include:
You will also visit the local fire station and have the option of completing a Duke of Edingburgh (DofE) award at Bronze, Silver or Gold level. There are a number of other opportunities that develop through the year.
There are some optional costs for this course for trips and awards. All costs are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time of the event. If you are eligible for financial support, we may be able to contribute towards these costs. Please click here for more information about financial support.
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) award
Bronze award: £120 Silver award: £200 Gold award: £400
Optional trips
Orienteering and camping at the Peak District - £50 Mountain biking at Thetford forest - £25
Other trips may be available throughout the year.
Whilst there are no general grade entry requirements for our level 1 programmes, you will be expected to show:
You will be invited to an information session / initial assessment and applicant experience day (if you have been offered a place before May) before you start your course to help ensure this is the best course for you.
1 year
02/09/2024
Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.
The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:
| Age | Cost |
|---|---|
| 16-18 | Free* |
| 19+ | £900 |
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
Students aged 16 to 18 who do not already have GCSE qualifications in English and/or maths at grades 4 - 9 will take qualifications in English and/or maths as part of their vocational study programme - this is a government requirement.
To qualify for the qualification you will need to complete a portfolio of evidence for all unit work, which is assessed regularly.
You will also complete 60 hours work experience alongside this course.
Starting 02/09/2024
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
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Jessica Whiffen
Public Protective Services Level 3
“I chose to study at CWA as I felt that this course offered what I wanted for my career aspirations. I decided to go to college over sixth form as the course was assessed through assignments with no exams, which suited my learning style."
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