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Your Future in
Uniformed Services and Policing
Starts Here

What Makes Us Different:

  • Career-Focused Training
    Whether you're aiming for a frontline role or a supporting position, each course is designed to build the physical, mental, and practical skills needed for success in the uniformed services.
  • Expert-Led Learning
    Be taught by highly qualified staff with years of experience across police, fire, armed forces, and prison services, giving you real insight into the sector.
  • Tailored Career Guidance
    Receive personalised support to help you choose the right career path and tailor your education to meet specific job requirements.
  • Realistic Skill Development
    Take part in fitness-based entry tests, assault course practice, map reading, and orienteering, all designed to prepare you for service entry standards.
  • Informed Progression
    Gain up-to-date knowledge and experience that helps you make confident decisions about your future in the uniformed services.
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.
Sandra – Uniformed Services
Sandra
Level 3 Uniformed Services

Real Experience, Real Results

Step into a career that makes a real difference with our Uniformed Services and Policing courses. Whether you want to join the emergency services, armed forces, or law enforcement, we’ll help you build the skills, fitness, and confidence you need. You’ll train through team-building activities, assault courses, and fitness tests, while learning from tutors with real experience in the field. With work placements, guest speakers, and practical challenges like map reading and orienteering, you’ll be fully prepared to take your next step into this rewarding and respected sector.

Learning Facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.

Facilities

Uniformed Services at Doncaster College 🎖️🚓🏃‍♂️

Prepare for a career in the uniformed services with practical training that builds both your physical and mental readiness.

  • 🧑‍✈️ Learn from experienced staff with backgrounds in the police, military, fire service, and more
  • 🏋️‍♂️ Train in realistic environments that simulate frontline scenarios
  • 🧠 Develop discipline, teamwork, and resilience through hands-on activities
  • 🎯 Tailor your progression to match your chosen career path — whether frontline or support roles

This course gives you the insight, confidence, and skills to succeed in a wide range of public service careers.

Your Future Career Awaits

Uniformed Services and Policing is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

management

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.

£41,673 - £62,510
Annual Salary
1.02%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)

entry

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 […]

£41,775 - £62,663
Annual Salary
0.28%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Officers in Armed Forces

intermediate

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 […]

£20,000 - £35,000
Annual Salary
5.2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

NCOs and Other Ranks

entry

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 […]

£20,000 - £35,000
Annual Salary
5.2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Our Courses

5 courses found

Level 1

1 Course
Level 1

Level 1 Diploma to the Uniformed Services NCFE

DFC00936
School Leaver
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Level 2

1 Course
Level 2

Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE

DFC00255
School Leaver
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Level 3

3 Courses
Level 3

Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE

DFC00256
School Leaver
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Level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Policing NCFE

DFC00868
School Leaver
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Level 3

Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE – Top Up

DFC00257
School Leaver
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University Level Progressions

Higher Education Options
UCDON

University Campus Doncaster

We offer 1 university-level course

UCNL

University Campus North Lincolnshire

We offer 2 university-level courses

Partner College Options

Other Campuses
NLC

North Lindsey College

We offer 3 Uniformed Services and Policing courses

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