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Level 1 Uniformed Services Course in Doncaster

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

You'll study a mix of theory and practical units linked to services such as the Police, Army, Navy, RAF, and Prison Service. Units include map reading, leadership, and service-related knowledge. You work through graded workbooks for each unit, with pass, merit, and distinction grades available. The course runs for one year.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This course will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills on uniformed services related subjects. You will do a mixture of theory and practical based units with links to various services such as the Police, RAF, Army, Navy or the prison service for example. You will complete a series of workbooks for each unit which offer the opportunity for pass, merit and distinction grades. As well as being assessed on some of the practical units such as map reading and leadership.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how uniformed services such as the Police, Army, Navy, RAF, and Prison Service operate.
  • You'll practise map reading and navigation skills used in the field.
  • You'll develop leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll complete graded workbooks covering service-related theory.
  • You'll build an understanding of the roles and responsibilities within different uniformed services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical activities. Assessment is through graded workbooks for each unit, where you can achieve pass, merit, or distinction. Some practical units, such as map reading and leadership, are assessed through hands-on tasks. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Doncaster College.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joins the police service after further training and recruitment.
  • Firefighter, applies to the fire service following this entry-level qualification.
  • Prison officer, works in custody and rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Army soldier, enlists and progresses through military training.
  • Royal Navy rating, joins the Navy in a range of operational roles.
  • RAF airman or airwoman, enters the Royal Air Force in a support or technical role.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Public Services, builds on this course and strengthens your application to uniformed services.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a further step for those aiming at officer-level roles or higher education.
  • Apprenticeship in a public service role, combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification.
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