– Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services and Sport

Start an exciting career in Protective Services

The Protective Services sector is ideal for those who want to work in a fast-paced environment, have an interest working frontline supporting the public and have a passion for fitness.

Protective Services students map reading

Firefighter

Average salary - £28,000 to £42,000*

Firefighters respond to emergency call outs, search and rescue incidents and road traffic accidents. They also give advice on fire safety.

Day-to-day tasks:

Carry out practice drills and respond to emergency call outs, control and put out fires, rescue people and animals from burning buildings and incident sites, deal with natural disasters like floods or storm damage, manage chemical or hazardous substance spills, give presentations to schools and community groups and inspect buildings to make sure they meet fire safety regulations.*

Working environments:

You could work at a fire station, at a client’s home or at a client’s business. Your working environment may be at height, cramped and physically and emotionally demanding. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment and a uniform.*

*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Prison Officer

Average salary - £33,000 - £40,000*

Prison officers supervise people who are in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.

Day to day tasks:

Keep prisoners secure and support those who are vulnerable’ carry out security checks and searches, maintain order, sometimes using authorised physical control and restraint, go with prisoners on external visits like court appearances, prepare prisoners for release through rehabilitation programmes, update records, write reports and promote anti-bullying and suicide prevention policies.*

Working environments:

You could work in a prison. Your working environment may be physically and emotionally demanding. You may need to wear a uniform.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the Protective Services sector include**:

Communication | Investigation | Problem Solving | Professionalism | Resilience

**Information from Lightcast 2026

What our students say

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Mackenzie Ellor Level 3 Media

I chose this college as it offered the best facilities for the course. I love making films with the college equipment and the group projects are really fun.

Stefan Krauklis Level 3 Media

My favourite thing is being able to just grab a camera and go out and create whatever you want. I feel so lucky.

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