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Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
If you are not a UK National you may have an International fee to pay, please see our International Student Payment Information page for more information.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see our Fees and funding page for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Student Finance
If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of the uniformed services sector and gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study.
You will develop an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role, as well as the external organisations that impact on and influence the work of the uniformed services.
You will learn how uniformed services organisations respond in emergency situations and will gain opportunities to develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services.
Entry Criteria
You will hold 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English Language.
Additional Costs
You will be expected to wear a uniform – this will cost approximately £25.
Additional costs for trips and visits will be approximately £30.
What are the next steps?
At the interview stage, you will attend a group presentation, to get more information about the course and to discuss the College’s expectations. You will then have a one-to-one chat with a member of the public services team.
You will be asked a range of questions during your one-to-one so we can find out more about you, your interests, and your strengths.
Study Aims
This policing qualification aims to provide you with an in depth understanding of the principles of the Police service, and you will explore the various avenues of work within policing.
Modules Studied
You will complete three mandatory and six optional units selected from those below (the course team select the optional units).
Mandatory units:
Prepare for a career in the Police service
Develop leadership skills
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Optional Units:
Preparation for Higher Education
Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the police service
Values and standards in the police service
Mental and physical wellbeing in the police service
Carry out map reading and navigation across open country
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
Understand the impact of war and conflict on the police service
Understanding discipline 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
The development of the UK police service
Neighbourhood policing
Dealing with emergency incidents
Understanding mental health
Teaching and Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used, including:
Assignments
Time-constrained assignments
Presentations
Case studies
Observation of performance
Reports
Posters
Factsheets
Workbooks
Discussions
Industry Links
We have key links with public services employers, such as:
Army
Fire Service
Police
Prison Service
RAF
Our strong links will allow you to develop essential skills, for a rewarding career on the front line, such as teamwork, problem solving, communication, adaptability, fitness, health and safety.
Placement
You will be given the opportunity to take part in a meaningful work placement. You might not be able to attend all opportunities offered, therefore, are encouraged to source your own work experience. A work placement will allow you to develop the essential work-related skills ready for entry to employment.
You will take part in the following activities to gain additional experience of the sector:
Volunteering opportunities
Forestry Commission
Hamsterley Trailblazers
Look at life courses
You can progress to the second year of the policing course.
After completing the Level 3, you could progress to FdA Policing the Community with Criminology at New College Durham, or a relevant degree at university, or gain employment within the sector.
Good or Outstanding in all areas
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