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Uniformed Services

Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE

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It will combine theory and practical application of knowledge to develop essential leadership and teamwork skills and improve personal fitness levels to meet the entry requirements of your chosen Uniformed service. Participate in outdoor activities, practical sport, visits from uniformed services, fitness testing & training, work experience, delivering activities to schools and community groups.

You can progress onto a second-year top-up Extended diploma in Entry to the Uniformed services which you will gain sufficient UCAS Points to enable you to study a university degree.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

The course consists of 9 units in the first year for the Diploma, and a
further 9 units in the second year to achieve the Extended Diploma.

  • Prepare for Employment in the Uniformed Services
  • Develop Physical Fitness
  • Develop Leadership Skills
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Emergency Planning and Response
  • Hierarchy and Routine in the Uniformed Public Services
  • War and Conflict
  • Discipline
  • Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
  • Collaboration Between Services
  • Volunteering
  • Explore the Use of Telecommunications in the Public Services
  • Mental and Physical Wellbeing
  • Conflict Management and Personal Protection
  • Security Procedures and the Uniformed Public Services
  • Land Based Adventurous activities.
  • Water Based Adventurous activities.
  • Map and Navigation
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Assignment based assessment.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Up to £55,139
/year

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)

Up to £54,209
/year

Police officers (Sergeant and below) co-ordinate and undertake the investigation of crimes, patrol public areas, arrest offenders and suspects and enforce law and order. Officers of the British Transport Police […]

Officers in Armed Forces

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which […]

NCOs and Other Ranks

Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE
Sandra

Sandra

Level 3 Uniformed Services

Student Voice

“

I’ve improved my time management and punctuality, and learnt new skills for working in the Uniformed Protective Services. It’s been a really interesting experience where I’ve made friends and learnt a lot. I’m planning to go to university or start an apprenticeship.

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Progression

Progression

On achievement of a merit overall you will be offered the opportunity to return for a second year to achieve the Extended Diploma in uniformed services and gain additional UCAS points.

Costs

Course Fees

UK

There is the option to attend a 3-day residential to Carlton lodge the fee is around £250 or free if you receive bursary.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

This course is for 1 Year, attending college 2.5 days per week onsite.

Study Mode

Full-Time

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