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Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Halesowen

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
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 Halesowen College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee remission may be available. Contact the Admissions department for details.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the uniformed public services. You'll explore topics relevant to roles in the police, fire service, prison service, and armed forces. The course builds physical, practical, and academic skills to help you meet the demands of a uniformed career.

You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the structure and roles of the UK uniformed services.
  • You'll build physical fitness and understand its importance in uniformed roles.
  • You'll learn teamwork and leadership skills used in public services settings.
  • You'll study law and order, citizenship, and community responsibilities.
  • You'll explore first aid and health and safety procedures.
  • You'll develop communication skills suited to uniformed service environments.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the application and selection processes for uniformed services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and teamwork exercises. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joins a UK police force after further recruitment and training.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service after completing fitness and selection tests.
  • Prison officer, works in a custodial setting managing and supporting offenders.
  • Armed forces recruit, joins the army, navy, or RAF as an entry-level service member.
  • Community support officer, assists police in a non-warranted public-facing role.
  • Paramedic or ambulance technician, progresses through further health and emergency training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those aiming for supervisory or specialist uniformed roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader qualification recognised for higher education entry.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or the Fire Service, earn while you train in a live uniformed environment.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Public Services), for those considering a degree in criminology, law, or public administration.
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