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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
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 Crawley. Classes run at Crawley College, full-time during the day.

The course prepares you to apply for a role in the police, fire service, prison service, or armed forces. Over one year, you'll build the fitness, teamwork, and knowledge that uniformed services recruiters look for. Units cover public services structure, citizenship, health and fitness, and expedition skills. Teachers bring their own backgrounds in the armed forces and public services.

You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or above, plus two further GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 qualification. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the police, fire, prison, and armed services are organised and run.
  • You'll develop fitness and understand the physical demands of uniformed service roles.
  • You'll practise teamwork and leadership through practical activities.
  • You'll study citizenship, community, and the role of public services in society.
  • You'll plan and complete expedition or outdoor challenge activities.
  • You'll learn how to prepare a strong recruitment application.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group exercises. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria and submitted as a portfolio of evidence.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a constabulary after completing the course.
  • Firefighter, progressing to a fire service recruitment process.
  • Prison officer, working in the public sector custodial service.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, entering the armed forces as an enlisted soldier, sailor, or airperson.
  • Paramedic or ambulance technician, joining the emergency services after further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, the natural next step for those wanting a higher-level qualification before applying.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader two-year route that strengthens your application further.
  • Apprenticeship in a public service role, combining paid work with structured training once you meet service entry requirements.
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