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HM forces serviceperson (protective services)

Level 2 · IntermediateProtective services 1 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

The HM Forces Serviceperson (Protective Services) apprenticeship at Level 2 provides new recruits in the Royal Military Police, RAF Police, or Royal Navy Regulating Branch with the professional skills to carry out policing, security, and protective duties within the armed forces. You will maintain discipline, protect people and assets, conduct investigations, and support operations at home and abroad. It leads to progression within the services and, on leaving, provides transferable skills recognised by civilian police forces and security employers.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Military law, service discipline, and powers of arrest
Crime scene management and basic investigation techniques
Physical security measures and access control procedures
First aid and emergency response in operational settings
Patrol techniques and protective security skills
Communication and conflict resolution in high-pressure situations
Counter-terrorism awareness and force protection measures
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Conduct security patrols of military establishments and assets
Manage access control points and check identification
Respond to incidents and preserve evidence at crime scenes
Support military investigations under supervision
Provide first aid and emergency assistance when required
Escort and protect personnel and VIPs on operations
Complete detailed incident logs and written reports
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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