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Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Birmingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the campus directly for full fee information.

The course runs for one year. You'll build the knowledge and physical skills needed to work in public services such as the police, fire service, or prison service. Topics include teamwork, physical fitness, law and order, and the structure of uniformed services. You'll need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a Level 1 Public Services qualification. An interview is also required.

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

Who this course is for

You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. This course helps to develop knowledge and skills to work with uniformed public services.

You will need to be able to cope with a programme of physical activity and provide a satisfactory reference regarding attendance, attitude to study and potential for development. You will be assessed throughout the course by assignments and coursework. You will also need to undertake an assessment which will be either a paper-based test, a set task, or an online exam.

Entry requirements

You'll need two GCSEs grade 3-9 (A-D) including English and maths or a qualification in Public Services Level 1.

You will also be required to have an interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed public services in the UK.
  • You'll develop teamwork and leadership skills used in service environments.
  • You'll build physical fitness and learn to meet the demands of a physical programme.
  • You'll study law, order, and citizenship as they relate to public services.
  • You'll practise communication and personal skills valued by employers in the sector.
  • You'll learn about discipline, rank structures, and working as part of a team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Longbridge Campus. Assessment is by assignments completed throughout the course. There are no written exams. You'll also take part in a programme of physical activity as part of your training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, enforces the law and supports communities.
  • Firefighter, responds to emergencies and fire incidents.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Army soldier, serves in the British Army in a range of roles.
  • Border Force officer, works at ports and airports on border security.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local neighbourhoods.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before applying to a service.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader qualification that supports applications to higher education or officer-level roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or the Fire Service, earn while you train in a real service environment.
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