Uniformed protective services applicants

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Student activities

Remembrance Day

The annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade was organised and led by more than 60 uniformed protective services (UPS) students.

The inter-college challenge

Students took part in The Army Engagement Team’s inter-college challenge, known as the Polar Bear Challenge.

RAF Wittering

Uniformed protective services students visited RAF Wittering last week to increase their understanding of the logistics and engineering aspects of military flight training.

Top of the hill

Students at the top of Chrome hill after a long but rewarding hike to the top.

FAQs

• Where will I study?

  All of our uniformed protective services courses are based at our Derby Road campus, Mansfield, although there is plenty of opportunity for trips and visits.

• What is it like?

  The college is an adult, professional environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect students to conduct themselves as they would in the world of work. Attendance and punctuality are very important and, as you have applied for a course that could lead you into the uniformed protective services, high standards of behaviour are also the norm.

• What about English and maths?

  If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these alongside your chosen course. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.

• Will I have to do a work placement?

  At levels 2 and 3 students will be expected to complete a work placement. This is a great way of getting your foot in the door, impress an employer, and may lead to a job. We encourage you to start thinking early on about where this could be and our central work placement team can support you, using their strong employer links.

• What will I have to wear?

  Uniformed protective services students will be asked to wear a ‘uniform’, comprising of combat trousers, a plain t-shirt and military style boots.

• What will I study?

  You will learn through a mixture of practical and classroom study. Practical activities may include, circuit training, running, sport, drills, first aid, hill walking and orientation. Level 1 learning is very project-based, while level 2 study is a blend of written and practical units. Level 3 courses are of a similar content to Level 2, but with a higher standard of criteria and qualification.

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