PSA Pathways
Programme Pathways
Mandatory Phase | |
Unit 1: Citizenship and Diversity (Pearson-set) Unit 2: Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services Unit 3: Global Affairs, the Media and the Uniformed Protective Services Unit 4: Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing Unit 5: Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services (studied in Year 2) Unit 7: Planning for and Responding to Emergency Incidents (studied in Year 2) |
Unit 19: Professional Development in the Uniformed Protective Services |
On successful completion of the MANDATORY phase, recruits will progress on to one of the
specialised pathways. These pathways offer specialised course design to support progression into
careers or HE course within these specific pathways (listed below).
Specialisation Phase | ||
Armed Forces and Outdoor Education | Blue Light, Security and Criminal Investigation |
Unit 19: Professional Development in the Uniformed Protective Services |
Unit 10: Skills for Outdoor Activities Unit 11: Expedition Skills Unit 12: Developing Personal Fitness Programmes Unit 16: Research Skills Unit 17: Understanding the Third Sector |
Unit 8: Custodial Care Unit 9: Sociological Perspectives Unit 13: Introduction to Criminology Unit 15: Police Powers and the Law Unit 18: Criminal Investigation Procedures and Practice |
Post PSA Progression Routes
Armed Forces pathway is designed for recruits interested in careers in the; |
Blue Light Pathway designed for recruits interested in careers in; |
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Both pathways carry UCAS points so university progression to a relevant university programme
based on your chosen pathway is available if you wish.