Protective Services - Level 2

• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and maths.

Level 2 Gateway Certificate in Vocational Studies

• Outdoor expeditions

• working with customers

• working with colleagues

• running an event

• understanding the law

• career planning

• basic first aid

• numeracy skills

• community and cultural awareness

• Group work

• Practical

• Group discussions

• Experience of work

• Guest speakers

• Creative portfolio

• Observations of practical activities

We work with NE Youth, who will give you the opportunity to take part in social action projects, such as planning fundraisers or a community event.

You will learn more about serious issues that affect the community, by taking part in road safety and drug and alcohol awareness workshops.

Last year, students had the chance to go behind-the-scenes of Northumbria Police over a series of day trips.

English and maths is taught alongside this course, to help students enhance their skills if they were not able to achieve a GCSE grade 4 or above previously.

The course will help you build on your skills in a practical setting. You will learn how to use orientation and time in mock rescue scenarios, and improve your written and verbal skills in mock courtroom depositions.

After completing this course successfully, you will be able to progress onto a Level 3 course in Entry to the Uniformed Public Services, Policing or Policing, Law and Criminology.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.