BTEC Higher National Certificate in Public Services (Policing Pathway)

Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience you will need for a successful career in policing. 

This hands-on, industry-focused qualification prepares you for real-world challenges, from law enforcement to community engagement.

The course includes eight policing units delivered by professionals in criminology and policing, giving you a strong foundation in contemporary policing practice. You will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside your studies, applying your learning in real-world settings while developing your skills, confidence and employability.

This combination of academic study and practical experience will help prepare you for a range of careers across the policing and criminal justice sectors.

Key Highlights

• Fast-track route into a policing career
• Combine academic study with practical policing experience
• Opportunity to achieve Direct Patrol Status and operate independently
• Enhance your employability and prepare for a full-time role in policing - working with various police forces we support students who wish to pursue seeking a volunteering role as a Special Constable 

Course Structure

You will study modules in:

• Exploring Public Services
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics
• Planning a Public Services Project
• Criminal Law and Justice Systems
• Roads Policing
• Crime Reduction