Public and Protective Services
Students have the opportunity to find out more about the different services. You will have the opportunity to take part in a range of experiences such as outdoor pursuits, adventure activities, residential trips and guest speaker visits.
Career paths
- Armed forces
- Fire service
- Police and probation services
- Detective
- Administrative and secretarial occupations
- Police community support officer
Your future guaranteed
We have the following progression opportunities within the College*:
Alternatively, you could progress on to university or gain employment within the industry.
*The Foundation Degree in Criminal Justice and Sports Development and Management are not currently available.
View our Public Services courses
Community Development Level 3 - Qualification
Level 3 AGORED
Preparation for Public Services Level 2 - Certificate
Level 2 BTEC Certificate
Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 - Diploma
Level 3 BTEC Diploma
Featured news

Public Services in the news
Second year learners on the Public Services Academy pathway have enjoyed a range of different immersive sessions, including intense murder mystery crime-solving days, cyber crime days, and even Esports challenges.

College and University partnership in bloom
Landscaping and Horticulture students at Gower College Swansea have benefited from a unique working partnership with Swansea University over recent months.

College’s Green Hwb officially launched
Staff and students at Gower College Swansea welcomed a very special guest to the official launch of their Green Hwb.
Iolo Williams, a renowned advocate for environmental conservation and a familiar face from his appearances on TV, was given a tour of the facilities and spent time chatting to students.