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BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN

UNIFORMED PROTECTIVE SERVICES

TYSTYSGRIF GENEDLAETHOL BTEC LEFEL

3 MEWN GWASANAETHAU AMDDIFFYNNOL

MEWN LIFRAI

This qualification is designed to support learners who are interested in learning about the uniformed protective services
sector. It gives them a broad basis of study. Including key topics that apply to the wider world such as the Criminal
Justice System, working in teams, communication skills, Psychology and Sociology elements in context. The qualification
requires learners to develop the transferable and higher-order skills, such as research, presentation and communication
skills, discipline and the ability to be resourceful and work collaboratively, that are highly regarded by higher education
and employers. There is an option to do practical assessments throughout the course.

Assessment:
You will complete four units over the two-year course:
Year 12
Unit 2: mandatory unit (exam) Behaviour and discipline in the uniformed services

In the unit, you will examine a range of theories that underpin behaviour and how they are applied in the uniformed
protective service. You will explore how authority is ued to benefit both the indvidual and society, based on key types of
authority in the public sector, making connections between theory and practice.

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