BTEC Level 2 Uniformed Public Services Course in Eastbourne
Cost£2000.00 Cost of the course will be approximately £280 which covers: educational visits, outdoor activities, transport, outdoor equipment and coat, insurances and instructor fees
BTEC Level 2 Uniformed Public Services Course in Eastbourne. Classes run full-time at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus. This level 2 btec uniformed public services course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work toward a career in the uniformed public services. Over one year, you'll study topics including employment in the uniformed services, physical fitness, team working, map reading, adventurous activities, and volunteering. Assessment is through coursework, portfolios, and assignments. To enrol, you'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including English or maths at grade 3, or successful completion of a Level 1 course.
Who this course is for
This course develops the basic underpinning knowledge of the requirements for entry into Public Uniformed Services. You will study practical and theoretical elements including: employment in the Protective Services; physical fitness; team working and problem solving; health and hygiene; map reading and navigation; adventurous activities; competitive sports and volunteering opportunities.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll explore the structure and employment routes in the uniformed public services.
You'll develop physical fitness knowledge and training relevant to public service roles.
You'll build team working and problem-solving skills through practical activities.
You'll learn map reading and navigation techniques used in the field.
You'll take part in adventurous activities and competitive sports.
You'll study health and hygiene requirements for the uniformed services.
You'll explore volunteering opportunities and how they support career development.
You'll learn about telecommunications used in the uniformed services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical activities. Assessment is ongoing and includes coursework, portfolios, and assignments. There are no written exams. Your final qualification grade is calculated from credits built up across the units you study. Educational visits, outdoor activities, and instructor-led sessions are part of the course. An additional cost of approximately £280 covers visits, transport, outdoor equipment, insurance, and instructor fees.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. There is an additional course cost of approximately £280, which covers educational visits, outdoor activities, transport, outdoor equipment and coat, insurance, and instructor fees.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer (constable) - entry-level role in UK police forces.
Firefighter - operational role with the fire and rescue service.
Army soldier - entry-level role across British Army trades.
Prison officer - custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service.
Paramedic (trainee) - stepping stone toward ambulance service roles.
Security officer - door supervision or site security work.
Border Force officer - passport control and customs duties.
What you could study next
BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Public Services (Level 3) - the natural next step after this course, and the route recommended by the college. It deepens your knowledge and strengthens applications to uniformed services or higher education.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services - a full two-year Level 3 programme for those aiming at university entry or officer-level roles.
Functional Skills English or Maths (Level 2) - useful if you want to strengthen your GCSE-equivalent grades before applying to services with higher entry requirements.
