Protective Services Apprenticeships: What you need to know

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Written by
Ellie Carter
Published on
October 31, 2024

An apprenticeship in Protective Services is highly impactful and fulfilling as you help people in all kinds of intense situations. You need to be resilient and work well in stressful and intense situations to succeed in this sector. Take our Career Match if you want to find an apprenticeship in this sector.

An intro to Protective Services apprenticeships.

If you want a role with lots of personal fulfilment and you want to help people in ur local community, an apprenticeship in Protective Services may be for you. You’re able to help people in all kinds of situations and even save lives, making ur role very rewarding. This sector offers a wide range of careers such as Firefighters, Mountain Rescuers, and Police officers. In these roles, you will be able to work with lots of different people in a team and help and protect people. The Protective Services sector is fast paced and comes with challenges and stressful situations so you need to be adaptable and resilient so that you can remain calm and get the job done.

By taking urfuture’s Career Match, you can see if you would be a match to this and find the right role for you. View our live roles here.

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What is an apprenticeship in Protective Services like?

Apprenticeships in Protective Services offer hands on experience and a chance to quickly advance in ur career. You will be able to earn money and develop ur skills whilst working alongside people who do that job every day and have lots of knowledge and advice to give you on the apprenticeship.

These roles allow you to be courageous and resilient as it’s a sector that is fast paced and always providing new challenges.

If you want any more information on apprenticeships, we can give you a full breakdown on them!

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Key working traits for this sector:

• Courage

• Resilience

• Teamwork

• Empathy

• Strength

If you think you have any of these working traits take our Career Match and see if ur a good match to Protective Services

If you’re not sure if this is right for you, check out the other apprenticeships we have available and if you think you’d be better suited to an entry level job, check out the ones we have available.

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Future career opportunities after an apprenticeship in Protective Services:

• Operational Firefighter

• Coastguard

• HM Services- Army

• HM Services- Navy

• Emergency Contact Handler

• Community Support Officer

• Police Constable

• Mountain Rescue

How can urfuture help you find an apprenticeship in Protective Services?

urfuture make finding an apprenticeship an easy process that’s tailored specifically to you. You can begin by taking our Career Match, where we’ll predict the top 5 best career categories that suit you best.

We’ll provide you with insights into what you might enjoy and dislike in a career, helping you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what to seek in a job. This will guide you to a career that matches ur goals and needs.

Backed by data and science, our approach works similarly to TikTok’s ‘For You’ page. TikTok examines the videos you’ve interacted with to suggest more you’ll like. In the same way, our Career Match predicts the best career fit for you. If you want any more information on this, you can read all about how it works.

Once the Career Match is complete, we will recommend you specific jobs based on ur results and the needs of each employer, using the same algorithm. This allows you to get a score out of 10 to every job on the app.

Next, you can learn about every career category on Careerflix. Here you can find hundreds of engaging, short videos that tell you all about the sector. If you have any other questions, our CareerAi will answer them immediately.

You can also learn all about the entry level jobs available in Protective Services.

Frequently asked questions - Finding an Apprenticeship in Protective Services

Will I get paid during my Protective Services Apprenticeship?

Yes, but salaries often vary depending on the employer, location and level of apprenticeship ur doing.

What types of apprenticeships are available in Protective Services?

There are many apprenticeships that are available but some include:

• Firefighter Apprenticeship

• Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship

• Military Apprenticeships

How long does it take to complete a Protective Services apprenticeship?

The length of ur apprenticeship will vary depending on the Level. Degree Apprenticeships can take 3-6 years, whereas advanced level apprenticeships only take 1-2 years.

What happens after my Protective Services apprenticeship?

When you’ve finished ur apprenticeship you may be offered a full-time role with ur current employer, but if not, you will have gained lots of transferable skills and knowledge during ur apprenticeship that will make you desirable to employers if you decide to move on.