Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Diploma

Full Time

Course Overview

The NCFE qualification is a 2-year course, designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success within the exciting, dynamic and ever-changing world of the Uniformed Public Services. Students will work closely with various Uniformed Services, such as The British Army, The Royal Marines/Royal Navy, Hampshire Air Ambulance and Thames Valley Police.

Learners will enrol for year 1 and then have the option of leaving with their year 1 qualification or re-enrolling for year 2 (extended diploma).

Course Content

NCFE L3 Diploma for entry to the Uniformed Services (Year 1)

Within year one, you will;

Prepare for a Career in a Chosen UPS
Develop Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the UPS
Develop Leadership Skills
Understand Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Understand Uniformed Services Values & Standards
Research and Develop Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Carry out Map Reading and Navigation Across Open Country
Undertake Volunteering alongside the uniformed services
Understand Security procedures in the uniformed services

NCFE L3 Extended Diploma in the Uniformed Services (Year 2)

Within year two, you will;

Understand Uniformed services hierarchy and routine
Develop the use of Telecommunications within the uniformed services
Understand conflict management and personal protection
Discover The influence of the UK government & the media on the uniformed services
Understand the impact of war and conflict on uniformed services
Develop Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities
Develop Skills for water-based outdoor and adventurous activities
Plan and take part in an Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
Understand discipline in the uniformed services

Students will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of enrichment activities; which include;

Residential trip to the Isle of Wight
Opportunity to gain First Aid and Lifeguarding (NPLQ) Qualification
Guest Speakers from all Uniformed Services
Visits to external partners, including Longmoor Barracks (British Army), CTCRM Lympstone (Royal Marines) and use of our local Gym/Sports partners.

Entry Requirement

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant level 2 qualification.
Or completion of our Level 2 Public Services and Sport NCFE Diploma.

Assessment

This course contains no exams, and your skills will be developed and assessed through assignments, workbooks and visual skill/coaching assessments. Learners can achieve up to 168 UCAS points within the 2-year course.

Where does this course lead to

Learners who complete this qualification can go onto;

Higher Education - Learners have gone on to study degrees such as BSc (Hons) in Counter Terrorism, BA (Hons) Public Services or BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education.

Services Apprenticeships - We partner with Thames Valley Police and are able to offer students (who reach minimum criteria) a guaranteed interview with Thames Valley to join their Level 4 Policing Apprenticeship. Or our Apprenticeship team can help assist learners in other areas.

Full-time Employment - Learners have enrolled directly into Careers such as the Police or Armed Forces; receiving support from Lecturers and IP Coordinator to enable them to apply within year 2 and enrol straight after completing the Extended Diploma.