BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protection Services- Public Services Year 1 of 2 Extended Diploma)

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other to include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

For admission on to the Extended Certificate or Diploma pathway (2x A-level equivalent over two years)

4 x GCSE's at 4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above, at Merit or above, in a relevant subject.

You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE 4/C or above or L2 Functional skills.

For admission on to the National Foundation Diploma / Extended Diploma pathway (3x A-level equivalent over two years)

5 x GCSE's at 4 or above. Including English and maths GSCE at 4 or above or Functional skills Level 2 in English and maths.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

Most students progress onto year 2 of the RQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma. Alternative routes Include access into the army, police service or straight into Higher Education.

There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

Early application is advisable as this course is popular. For further information please email Peri Williams-Ansah at peri.williams-ansah@stcg.ac.uk

The foundation diploma is year one year programme that is equivalent to 1 1/2 A Levels. (It replaces the existing QCF 90 Credit Diploma). The course deals with the themes and concepts of the uniformed protection services and aims to provide studies in public services which are directly related to the changing needs of employers in specific areas of the public services industry.