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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Barrow-in-Furness

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 Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at Furness College Channelside Campus over one year.

The course covers the knowledge and physical skills needed to apply for roles in the police, fire service, prison service, and armed forces. You'll study topics including law and order, public services structure, teamwork, and physical fitness. Units also cover first aid, community awareness, and expedition skills.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the police, fire, prison, and armed services are structured and run.
  • You'll develop teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll study law, order, and the role of public services in communities.
  • You'll build physical fitness to meet the demands of uniformed service roles.
  • You'll learn first aid skills used across the emergency services.
  • You'll complete expedition and outdoor activities to develop resilience.
  • You'll practise communication skills needed in public-facing roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and fieldwork. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Physical fitness sessions and team exercises form a core part of the course. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the year to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus 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 local fire and rescue service.
  • Prison officer, works in a custody or rehabilitation setting.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, enters the armed forces at entry level.
  • Community support officer, supports police in local neighbourhoods.
  • Paramedic cadet, starts a pathway toward ambulance service work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, the natural next step for those aiming for officer-level roles or higher education entry.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, a broader qualification that strengthens applications to the emergency services or armed forces.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Custody and Detention, earns while training on the job in a real service setting.
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