NCFE DIPLOMA FOR ENTRY TO UNIFORMED SERVICES LEVEL 2Level 2 Full Time

Please refer to the 16 to 19 study programme document to learn more.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You need to have an appropriate level of health, physical fitness and be prepared to take part in challenging outdoor activities. The academic requirements are 4 GCSEs at Grade D or above, including English or appropriate/equivalent functional skills.
All applicants who meet the above criteria will be invited to attend an interview, this will be followed by a one day induction which will consist of a briefing about the college and the public service courses layout, computer screening skills check, physical activities including a 1.5 mile run, interview and the requirements/equipment that is needed for you to complete the public service courses.

The College welcomes applications from mature students who do not satisfy the above entry requirements provided they can demonstrate, by virtue of other studies and/or experience that they are capable of coping with and benefiting from the course.

A career in the Uniformed/Public Services is very satisfying for those who enjoy working with people. This one year course will provide a realistic introduction to work in any of the Public Services including Fire, Police, Ambulance, Prison, Customs and Excise, Armed Forces and Coast Guard. You will find the course stimulating and varied as it combines classroom-based study with outdoor activity and group work. The different course units are aimed at developing the skills and qualities necessary to handle demanding but very rewarding jobs.

The course is made up of 9 units – seven mandatory units which everyone takes and two specialist units.  The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth.

All students take 7 mandatory units:

And 2 specialist units: