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Blackburne House have an exciting opportunity on offer for those looking to transform their lives and get into the police force. We're working with Merseyside Police to deliver a pre-apprenticeship training course. Join the course to boost your skills, in order to apply for a three-year Police Officer apprenticeship.
The three-week preparation programme is aimed at individuals aged 17+ from BAME backgrounds and women. Applications from males will still be accepted for the programme.
To be eligible for the course, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the UK
Hold Level 2 English and Maths qualifications
Be in good health, including fitness and eyesight
Have no criminal record
Tattoos are at the discretion of different forces but generally speaking no visible ones
A reasonable credit history no CCJs etc.
No links to extreme groups BNP etc
No close family members linked to crime
To receive this programme fully funded, applicants must:
Have a Liverpool City Region postcode
Be in receipt of means tested benefits or earning less than £18,500 per year
Have lived in the UK for 3 years, or have eligible status (we can check this if needed)
The programme will be delivered online using Zoom. It is an intensive course, with sessions taking place Monday to Friday from 9:30-4:30 for the duration of the three weeks. We have a Laptop Loan Scheme available for those who need it.
If you are interested in signing up, information sessions, in conjunction with Merseyside Police, will be held on Thursday 01/07/21, 10- 12pm am and 1- 3pm. The course will then start on Monday 5th July.
Click here to access either of the Zoom information sessions
Meeting ID: 977 9765 1271 Passcode: 766379
If this career-changing opportunity sounds right for you, please email the tutor, Rachel Thomson, on rachelthomson@blackburnehouse.co.uk.