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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Bishop Auckland. Classes run at Bishop Auckland College, full-time over one year.

The course covers public service skills, health and fitness for the uniformed services, sport and recreation, and navigation. You'll take part in practical fitness sessions and outdoor activities. There's also a work placement, guest speakers from the sector, and the chance to complete a first aid certificate. Maths and English are included in the timetable.

You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grades 2 to 3, including Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

Throughout the duration of the Diploma for Entry to Uniformed Services Level 2, you will study a range of subjects relating to the Uniformed Public Services including:

  • Public service skills exploring careers in uniformed and non-uniformed public services
  • Improving health and fitness for entry to the uniformed services
  • Sport and recreation in the public services
  • Navigation skills

You will also get involved in practical sessions relating to exercise and fitness and outdoors activities

Entry requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 3 - 2 (D - E) or equivalent, including a D in Maths and English, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore careers in uniformed and non-uniformed public services.
  • You'll develop health and fitness skills needed for entry to the services.
  • You'll study sport and recreation in the context of public services.
  • You'll practise navigation skills used in operational roles.
  • You'll take part in practical fitness and outdoor activity sessions.
  • You'll gain experience through a work placement and guest speaker sessions.
  • You'll have the opportunity to complete a first aid certificate.

How you will learn

Classes run three days a week at Bishop Auckland College. You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical fitness activities, and outdoor exercises. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks. You'll also complete a work placement and attend sessions with guest speakers from the public services sector.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applies to join a UK police force after further training.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service after physical selection.
  • Prison officer, works in a custodial setting managing and supporting offenders.
  • Armed forces recruit, joins the Army, Navy, or RAF as an entry-level soldier or rating.
  • Community support officer, assists police in a non-warranted public-facing role.
  • Border Force officer, works at ports and airports on immigration and customs.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those aiming at supervisory or specialist roles in the uniformed services.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader qualification that supports applications to higher education or officer-level entry.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Sport, useful if fitness instruction or sports development interests you alongside a public services career.
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