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NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Course overview
Take on new challenges, push your limits and prepare for a future in the uniformed services.
Whether you’re interested in joining the police, armed forces, fire and rescue service or another public service organisation, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.
You’ll combine classroom learning with practical challenges, physical fitness training and outdoor activities, developing essential leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills while exploring the demands of careers in the uniformed services.
Course details
You should have a keen interest in the uniformed services and be motivated to develop your knowledge, practical skills and personal qualities.
A Level 2 qualification is beneficial. You’ll also need to be prepared to undertake written assignments, independent research and practical activities.
Entry is subject to BMet’s admissions requirements.
You’ll study at Sutton Coldfield College through a combination of classroom learning, practical activities, outdoor challenges and realistic uniformed service scenarios.
Your progress will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, which may include written assignments, research tasks, presentations, group activities, practical demonstrations and reflective work.
You’ll develop your ability to apply knowledge and skills to situations relevant to the uniformed services.
After successfully completing the course, you could progress to higher education, including degree-level study in public services, policing, criminology, sport or related subjects.
You may also explore apprenticeships, further training or recruitment opportunities with organisations including:
- Police services
- Fire and rescue services
- Armed forces
- Prison service
- Other uniformed and public service organisations
Entry into these services is subject to their individual recruitment requirements, which may include fitness tests, medical assessments, background checks and interviews.
Mandatory modules include:
- Prepare for a Career in a Chosen Uniformed Service
- Develop Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Services
- Develop Leadership Skills
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Optional modules may include:
- Uniformed Services Hierarchy and Routine
- Values and Standards
- Mental and Physical Wellbeing
- Map Reading and Navigation Across Open Country
- Telecommunications in the Uniformed Services
- Conflict Management and Personal Protection
- Collaboration Between Uniformed Services
- Emergency Planning and Response in the Uniformed Services
- UK Legal Systems and Uniformed Services
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Skills for Land-Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Skills for Water-Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
- Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Services
- Volunteering in the Uniformed Services
The optional modules studied will depend on the programme delivered.
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