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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Ipswich

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 Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll study both in college and out in the community, including voluntary work that gives you hands-on experience of public services. Topics cover leadership, teamwork, and the skills needed in civilian and public service workplaces. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification with maths and/or English at Level 1.

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

Who this course is for

This study programme introduces and develops skills required in the civilian and public service work place. You will learn both in and out of the College, undertaking voluntary work, which will give you first-hand experience of the public service industry and enhance your job prospects. There is the opportunity to take part in practical activities to build your leadership and teamwork skills.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and/or English at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll build teamwork skills in real group exercises.
  • You'll gain knowledge of how uniformed public services operate.
  • You'll complete voluntary work to experience public service roles first-hand.
  • You'll study the skills needed in civilian and public service workplaces.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself effectively for public service roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, and voluntary work placements in the community. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the year. You'll work both inside college and out on placement, applying what you learn in real public service settings.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a constabulary after further training and assessment.
  • Firefighter, progressing through the application and fitness process with a fire service.
  • Prison officer, working in a custodial setting with the Prison Service.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, entering the armed forces after passing selection.
  • Community support officer, supporting police work in a local area.
  • Paramedic cadet, starting a pathway toward ambulance service roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those wanting to go further in uniformed services.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Custody and Detention, combining work and study in a live public service role.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Uniformed Public Services, offered by many colleges and valued by employers in the sector.
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