Prepare for a career in the uniformed services with our Public Services courses. Explore topics like criminology, emergency response and government while developing teamwork, discipline and communication skills. Through real world experiences, including British Army residential stays and community safety projects, you'll build the confidence, resilience and knowledge needed for further study or employment.

I like the focus on continuous assessment, with mainly assignments. It allows me to plan my days and mix study with activities outside college. My tutors and lecturers have been amazing. They guided my work on assignments and supported me to get the best results.

Lewis Paterson

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Public Services Courses at Oaklands College

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NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Full Time Level 2 DP2PSA1F/1 St Albans Campus

BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma / National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services

Full Time Level 3 FD3PSA1F/1 St Albans Campus

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News: 30 June 2026

Public Services Students Take on Team-Building and Problem-Solving Challenges

Students from the Uniformed Public Services programme recently took part in an engaging and practical workshop led by Lee Layton-Matthews, Director of Mobile Team Challenge Ltd.

News: 30 June 2026

Oaklands College Festival of Achievement 2026 Celebrates Student Success

This week, Oaklands College proudly hosted its Festival of Achievement Week 2026, welcoming students, parents and carers to celebrate the dedication, progress and accomplishments of our outstanding learners.

News: 11 November 2025

Honouring Remembrance Day Across Our Campuses

Today, we came together as a college community to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

News: 10 November 2025

Honouring Our Wartime Legacy: Oaklands Remembers

As we pause to mark Remembrance Day 2025, we at Oaklands reflect with pride and solemn remembrance on our own institutions’ wartime history.

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