16 - 18 College
Uniformed Protective Services
What Can I Study?
Introduction to Sport and Fitness - Level 1
Are you interested in a career within sport, fitness or the protective services? This is the course for you!
 Length: 1 year
  Study: Full-Time
                     Start Date:   Various  
 Location: Carlisle College
             
Preparation for Uniformed Protective Services – Level 2
Want to start a career in the Uniformed Protective Services? This course is ideal for you.
 Length: 35 weeks
  Study: Full-Time
                         Start date: 1st September 2026                        
 Location: Carlisle College
             
Uniformed Protective Services – Level 3
Want to work in the uniformed services? Kickstart your dream career with this Level 3 course.
 Length: 35 weeks
  Study: Full-Time
                         Start date: 1st September 2026                        
 Location: Carlisle College
             
What can I do with a qualification in Public Services?
Find out more about careers in the Public Services sector.
                            Here's what our UPS students have to say...
"During our time at college, we have spent our two years studying on the Uniformed Protective Service course where we have covered a range of topics such as Criminal Investigations, Teamwork & Leadership and Behaviour and Discipline. Throughout the course, we have always been supported by our tutors through exams and assignments. Across the two years we have had opportunities to visit the Fire Station, Cumbria Police Headquarters, Patterdale Mountain Rescue and many University Trips. The wide range of opportunities allowed us to develop skills needed for a job within the Uniformed Protective Services.
In year two, as students, we introduced our own college podcast where we chatted to staff and tutors. It developed our confidence and social skills where we planned and organised each podcast and we hope this can be passed down to the next UPS students."
        
                                                            
 
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