Newcastle College Policing, Law And Protective Services 13

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Law, Policing and Protective Services

Do you see your future in the forces? Looking for a role where you can really make a difference? You'll need the right skills and support to take on the demands of life in uniform.

Newcastle College's Uniformed Public Services courses are the perfect starting point.

As part of a team, you will tackle exciting challenges and discover the best version of yourself, developing your confidence and your leadership skills.

You will have the chance to learn from professionals and go behind the scenes to explore careers in the Police, the Criminal Justice System, Fire and Rescue or the Armed Forces.

So whether you're looking to fight crime, serve justice, or join the military, we have the course for you.

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Important Information

Due to demand, we have paused online applications for Criminology, Law and Psychology - Level 2 and Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies - Level 3. Please attend one of our monthly Open Events to enquire about these courses.

Protective Services - Level 1

Taught by ex-Met police officers and performance sport coaches, this Protective Services course has been designed to help students with lower GCSE grades gain skills to progress towards a career in the police, coast guard or fire services.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Protective Services - Level 2

Make a fresh start and realise your ambitions of working in the police, fire and rescue, or military with this Protective Services course.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Policing - Level 3

Want to join the police? Looking to gain the right experience to give you an employment edge? This policing course is perfect if you're setting your sights on a career in the force.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Entry to the Uniformed Public Services

Have ambitions to work in the military or fire and rescue services? Entry to the Uniformed Public Services is for you!

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Call us now: 0191 200 4000

Email us: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

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David Lee

FdA Police and Criminal Justice

"I decided the career that I wanted to pursue was in policing. After researching the requirements, I found that a degree was necessary. The modules in this course really stood out to me as I felt they were relevant and interesting."

Sarah Lane

Level 2 Uniformed and Protective Services

"I was welcomed by the course tutors, Dave, George and Kev and felt that no matter whether I was having a good day or bad day, they let me work at my own pace. The tutors are always there to talk to whenever I need them. The course has helped give me experiences and opportunities I wouldn’t have been able to get from school. HITZ has really helped guide me."

Josh Evans

Level 3 Uniform and Public Services

"I really struggled with education before I found the HITZ programme and Newcastle College. I wanted to become a firefighter, but I didn't even have any GCSEs, then I saw the HITZ programme with the Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle College and decided to give it a try. I'm now on the Level 3 Uniform and Public Services course and I've been volunteering at my local fire station."

Brandon James Edwards-Jary

BSc Professional Policing

"I first came to Newcastle College when I was 16. I’d left school with no qualifications at all as I’d been let down by the system. I have autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia and I don’t think they knew what to do with me. My dream from the start was to become a police officer. The tutors here are so supportive. They've been behind me every step of the way, making sure I get through my courses and succeed. If you’d said to me, say five years ago, that I’d be graduating with a degree this year, I’d have laughed at you, but here I am!"

Newcastle Falcons HITZ Programme

The Newcastle Falcons Community HITZ programme, in partnership with Newcastle College and Premiership Rugby, is an education and employability course that aims to re-engage young people using sport as a vehicle.

All students on our Level 1 and Level 2 Law, Policing and Protective Services courses will also have access to a programme of guidance and enrichment at the Newcastle Falcons.

To find out more contact David Shotton at david.shotton@newcastle-falcons.co.uk

Learn more about the HITZ programme