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BTEC Level 2 Uniformed Public Services Course in Nottingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're on certain benefits. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Nottingham College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 2 Uniformed Public Services Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, full-time over one year. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, fees may still apply, though funding may be available.

The course covers the uniformed services sector in depth. Units include employment in uniformed services, health and fitness for entry, community support, teamwork activities, crime and its effects on society, and attending emergency incidents. You learn through practical team tasks, projects, and real-world scenarios, alongside written work. Entry requires four GCSEs at grades A* to D, including English Language and Maths, with at least one at grade A* to C. Functional Skills qualifications are accepted as equivalents.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Preparation for Public Services.

Who this course is for

If you’re considering a career in the uniformed services sector, this course is an excellent starting point. With the UK government highlighting defence and security as priority industries for skills development, there’s never been a better time to explore your options.

On this course, you’ll gain insight into the wide range of roles available in the Armed Forces, emergency services and other uniformed organisations. You’ll develop your knowledge of employment opportunities in the sector, the importance of physical fitness and the skills needed to succeed in your future career.

Entry requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3 (A* - D), including English Language and Maths - one of English Language or Maths must be grade 9 - 4 (A* - C). Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of roles available in the Armed Forces, emergency services, and other uniformed organisations.
  • You'll develop knowledge of employment opportunities across the uniformed services sector.
  • You'll build understanding of health and fitness requirements for entry into uniformed services.
  • You'll study crime, its causes, and its effects on society.
  • You'll practise teamwork and leadership through activities and group projects.
  • You'll learn about community support and volunteering within uniformed services.
  • You'll gain insight into how emergency incidents are attended and managed.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based and hands-on. You'll take part in team activities, practical projects, and real-world scenarios. You'll also produce written work to reflect on what you've learned. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written assignments, building both subject knowledge and the skills employers in the sector look for.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a constabulary after meeting entry requirements.
  • Firefighter, joining a fire and rescue service through their recruitment process.
  • Prison officer, working in the National Probation Service or a prison.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, entering the Armed Forces as a junior soldier, sailor, or airman.
  • Community support officer, supporting police in a local area.
  • Security officer, working in public-facing security roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, the natural next step for deeper study and stronger applications to the services.
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Public Services, a focused route if you want a slightly shorter Level 3 qualification.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or the Fire Service, combining paid work with structured training once you meet the age and fitness requirements.
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