Level 3 Protective Services (MAFA Pathway) Edexcel National Foundation Diploma

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Level 3 Protective Services (MAFA Pathway) Edexcel National Foundation Diploma

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 3

Location: Wellington Road Campus

Course code: CP0017 (2)

Start dates:

01/09/2025

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Is this course right for me?

If you’re interested in joining the ambulance, fire & rescue, prison service, UK Border Agency, or military branches like the Army, RAF, Royal Navy, or Royal Marines, the MAFA (Military, Ambulance, Fire, and Other Services) pathway is the perfect starting point for a successful career in uniformed protective services.

The protective services sector requires staff with a diverse set of technical and operational skills. The Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Protective Services (MAFA pathway) will provide you with the educational qualification, service awareness, and transferable skills needed for a variety of roles within these services.

The course combines scenario-based learning, simulated service situations, and lectures taught by experienced academic staff and retired professionals, preparing you with practical skills and confidence for your future career. You will also have the opportunity to complete 30 hours of a work experience placement.

Successful completion of the foundation diploma allows progression to the second year of the qualification—the Level 3 extended diploma.

Costs:
• Compulsory study visits: £120 per year*
• Uniform: A college branded uniform is compulsory and will cost around £123 per person*
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*Financial support may be available to cover some of these costs

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

Five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths OR
Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma in Public Services
If you are interested in a career as an ambulance paramedic /technician you would also benefit from having a Level 2 qualification in science/biology

You will also be required to purchase a college-branded uniform – details will be provided before the start of the course.

What will I learn?

During this course, you will study the following modules:

Citizenship
Behaviour and discipline in the uniformed protective services
Physical preparation and fitness
Teamwork, leadership and communication in the uniformed protective services
Adventurous activities
Technology

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course, you will:

Gain an understanding of the public service sector
Learn advanced skills in dealing effectively and sensitively with members of the public
Develop knowledge, and awareness of skills required by the sector, including employability skills
Discover the levels of fitness required for entry into your chosen service and how to improve your health and fitness to support your progression within the service.
Gain valuable leadership, team working and communication skills by taking part in team-building activities and educational visits
Develop skills in navigation and map reading.
Develop common core knowledge of government policies, and their effect on society and citizenship and diversity

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

Individual and group presentations
Case studies
Assignments
Reports
Practical fitness testing
Practical application of map and compass work

What can I do next?

The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:

Progress to the Protective Services Level 3 Extended Diploma (MAFA Pathway)
Apply to join your chosen public/protective service, subject to entry requirements
Apply for the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (if required level of UCAS points achieved)

Level 3 Protective Services (MAFA Pathway) Edexcel National Foundation Diploma

Course code: CP0017 (2)

Full Time

Wellington Road Campus

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