Would you like to be a hero and protect your country on a daily basis? Our public require police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, prison officers and the armed forces to protect them.
Choosing a career in this industry is a life-long dedication to protecting, serving and enforcing what is right to protect the public. Our course will provide you with the skills, knowledge, experience and confidence that is required to pursue a career in the Public Services. Students will discover what career opportunities they have, as well as developing their skills that are relevant to seeking employment in a range of public service organisations, outdoor activities, law or fitness training.
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Uniformed Public Services at West Lancashire College
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Meet our Uniformed Public Services students and tutors
Neil Farrell
Head of Curriculum for Creative Service IndustriesHaving studied Sport and Exercise Science through college and university, I began my career in the sport and active leisure industry before moving into the education sector. During my time at West Lancashire College, I have managed a wide breadth of Curriculum areas and different types of learning provision. This has included 16-18 provision, adult education, apprenticeship provision, Higher Education, community learning programmes through to provision for adults and young people with SEND. I strongly believe that education has the power to transform lives and that everyone should have access to high quality educational opportunities.
Jonathon Marlow
Uniformed Public Services LecturerI have worked at West Lancashire College for over 10 years, teaching on a variety of programmes and now, I teach Level 2 and Level 3 Public Services. I have a passion to help young people reach their potential and aim to develop their skills and qualities to move onto further education or employment. I like to encourage learners to develop their teamwork, communication and leadership skills, as well as offer further support to learners through enrichment activities, gym sessions and work experience.
Mike Cooney
Uniformed Public Services LecturerI have a wealth of educational experience at West Lancashire College. I have helped hundreds of students gain experience on the course, in order to achieve their goals in the Fire, Police or Armed Forces. I have extensive Mountain Rescue and Outdoor Activity knowledge, as well as being Expedition Leader qualified. I teach across all Public Services courses, specialising in Outdoor Activities, navigation, search and rescue skills; along with law and legal system, leadership and teamwork activities and how Public Services deal with major incidents, such as terrorism, health diseases and flooding.
Ryan Smith
Uniformed Public Services LecturerI’ve had the pleasure of working at West Lancashire College for over 10 years, after studying my degree in Sports Coaching and playing semi-professional sport. I thoroughly enjoy organising an array of trips and visits for the students to succeed and develop in both practical environments, as well as in the classroom. With my key links to employers in the Public Services industry, I can offer our students a variety of knowledge and introduce them to their potential future role.
Diana
Uniformed Public Services Alumni StudentWest Lancashire College has provided me with a stable foundation, as it does for all of its students, enabling them to venture into any career or field of study that they wish to pursue. I am now studying at Edge Hill University.
Rebeca
Uniformed Public Services Alumni StudentI decided to attend West Lancashire College as I had heard from a friend that it’s a good college. As I’ve always wanted to join the police force, I decided to choose Public Services, which has helped me to gain skills, knowledge and the correct behaviour into pursing my future career. The Army training and navigation walks that have been organised for the course have really helped me to understand that this is the right path for me. My next steps are attending John Moores University to study Professional Policing.
Alfie
Uniformed Public Services Alumni StudentI decided to study the Uniformed Public Services course as I have a dream of working in the fire service. I like all the units we study on the course as its relevant to my career. I really enjoy the practical side of the course and the college has a great learning environment to grow. I use the free college transport to get to and from college, which is great, so I don’t have to worry about costs.
What can I do with a qualification in Uniformed Public Services?
Careers for this subject will be updated soon.
Upcoming events
Parent/Carer Information Evening
West Lancashire College
Tuesday 24th June 2025
4:30pm - 7:00pm
