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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Lancaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time over one year.

The course covers the structure and work of the public services, citizenship, crime and its effects, and community protection. You'll also study health and fitness, land navigation, expedition skills, and the teamwork and communication skills that uniformed roles demand. Units are assessed at pass, merit, and distinction level.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services is a one year, full time, work related course aimed at students who wish to consider a career in one of Britain’s Uniformed Public Services including the: Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Prison Service and Fire & Rescue Service.

Entry requirements

To study this course you must have 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher, including English or Maths OR a related Level 1 qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in English or Maths.

All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications or GCSE English and Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role and work of public services, including the police, fire service, and armed forces.
  • You'll study citizenship, society, and how public services protect communities.
  • You'll examine crime and its effects on society.
  • You'll learn about employment routes and recruitment in the public services.
  • You'll develop health, fitness, and lifestyle knowledge relevant to uniformed roles.
  • You'll practise land navigation using map and compass.
  • You'll build expedition and outdoor skills.
  • You'll develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills used in uniformed work.

How you will learn

You'll study nine units in the classroom over the course of the year. Each unit is assessed through assignments, graded at pass, merit, or distinction. Some assignments will need to be completed at home. There is also an external assessment component. You'll study alongside Functional Skills English and Maths, or GCSE English and Maths, if you haven't already achieved a grade C or grade 4 or higher in those subjects.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joining a constabulary after further recruitment and training.
  • Firefighter, applying to a fire and rescue service following this qualification.
  • Prison officer, working in the prison service after meeting recruitment requirements.
  • Army soldier, enlisting in the British Army with a stronger application.
  • Royal Navy rating, applying to join the Royal Navy.
  • Royal Air Force recruit, pursuing a career in the RAF.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those wanting to strengthen their application to a uniformed service.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader qualification that can also support progression to higher education.
  • A-Levels, for those considering a degree route into policing, criminology, or a related field.
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