The uniformed, public/protective services play a vital role in the welfare and safety of people at home and abroad, on the front line and behind the scenes. Our Protective Services courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed in your chosen career and will develop your confidence, initiative, independence, fitness and your approach to challenges. Career paths may include the Police Force, Ambulance Service, Armed Services, Air Force, Fire Service, Prison Service and Security.
A career in policing can open a world of opportunities. The opportunity for you to make a real difference in the communities you serve, the opportunity for you to meet exciting and varied daily challenges, and the opportunity for you to progress through the huge range of career pathways available in the service.
"Talking to the Area Commander for Kingston Fire Brigade, army personal and police officers about their roles face to face was really cool!" ARCHIE COLES-WITHEY, PUBLIC/PROTECTIVE SERVICES STUDENT
My favourite part of the course are the practicals - like expeditions to Bushy Park to practice our map reading skills and learning about all the different public services and how they work. I’ve had a lot of different opportunities, like being able to go to the Houses of Parliament. We would have visited Kingston Crown Court but unfortunately due to COVID we couldn’t go in and watch the court case, so we watched a court case online instead. I also spent a week’s work experience at Croydon Fire Station learning about how the fire fighters live, work and help everyone within the community. Also being able to talk to the Area Commander for Kingston Fire Brigade, talking to army personal and police officers about their roles face to face was really cool!
College life is very different to school life, but in a good way. You’re able to express yourself as an adult and aren’t treated like a kid. Also college is a lot more fun than school, the start times and ending times of college are also a bonus.
All my tutors were really friendly and made us settle in really well. You can go to them with any problems you may have and they also support you if you need further additional help.