If you are interested in pursuing a career in the Uniformed Protective Services or Armed services, then this one-year diploma is ideal for you. 

The Uniformed Public Services or Armed Services include:

• Police
• Fire and Rescue
• Ambulance
• Prison Service
• HM Revenue and Customs
• Royal Navy
• Royal Marines
• British Army

This course will provide you with the opportunity to gain a realistic understanding of the features of each service and the expectations they have of serving members of the public.

You will be able to look at all of the different services with the opportunity to investigate your particular choice of service.

Learn through a blend of academic study and practical sessions. You’ll spend one day a week putting everything you learn in the classroom into practice in the real world. From police team building to being a firefighter for a day, you'll get an insight into your future career options. You’ll also take part in overnight expeditions, indoor climbing, command and control exercises, RAF practical days, and fitness sessions to replicate the tests in the emergency services and armed forces.

Practical activities don’t just give you experience. They’re also great for completing industry-recognised qualifications. These will demonstrate your abilities to future employers and show that you’re ready for your next challenge – whether that’s your dream job or university course.

Diploma courses combine classroom-based theory with extensive hands-on learning in real-world environments. Lessons are delivered in our modern College Learning Centre and specialist teaching spaces, using contemporary classrooms with smart boards, well-equipped libraries, and dedicated course facilities.

You’ll take part in practical sessions in our professional sports environment with access to the latest facilities, developing the technical skills and industry knowledge employers are looking for.

Learning is varied and interactive, with individual projects, group activities, and practical assessments alongside written work. You’ll complete regular assignments and coursework tasks.

Diploma timetables are designed to support participation in sport, clubs, and a full enrichment programme to enhance employability skills and personal development.

You’ll be supported by a pastoral tutor, as well as our academic and wellbeing teams, who provide workshops, one-to-one guidance, and online resources. All students also have access to medical professionals on campus.

During this course you will be assessed through both written and practical assessments. You will sit two exams with internal coursework assessments for the remaining modules. Internal coursework assessments will have a variety of assessment methods such as written reports, practical assessments and presentations.

To help prepare you for your exams throughout the course, you’ll complete regular end-of-topic assessments, homework tasks and mock exams. These will help track your progress and highlight areas to improve.

This course prepares students for careers in the armed forces and emergency services, including the Army, Royal Navy, RAF, Royal Marines, police, fire and ambulance services.

Many progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, Army Foundation College Harrogate or other public service-focused higher education. Our students have gone on to train as RAF physical training instructors, Army recruits and further their studies at Hartpury University. Career routes include military police, paramedicine, fire investigation, cybercrime and more.

This pathway supports national priorities in defence, life sciences, digital technologies, and STEM. Locally, it contributes to emergency service recruitment, NHS partnerships, and regional development of careers in health, protective services, and technical training.