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Public and Protective Services

For School Leavers (16-18)

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.

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  • Administrative and secretarial occupations
  • Armed forces
  • Detective
  • Fire service
  • Police and probation services
  • Police community support officer

Featured news

Students with fireman and hosepipe

Shaping future leaders beyond the classroom

Thanks to a partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), which offers a Degree in Fire and Rescue Leadership, students on the second year of the Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services course at Gower College Swansea were able to enjoy an action-packed day with the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS).

Students in firefighter gear

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.