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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Maidstone. Classes run at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the roles of public services in society, health and fitness, teamwork, the law, and navigation skills. You'll also take part in visits, outdoor exercises, and residential activities. Study is mostly theory, but the course is designed to be as practical as possible. It takes one year to complete.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths, to join. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

This programme will help prepare you for a wide range of exciting career paths.

You will learn about the work of various public services and their roles in society, and you will also complete units including health and fitness, adventurous activities, teamwork, the law, and improve your map reading and navigation skills too. Although the majority of study is theory, the course is designed to be as practical as possible and will include a number of visits and outdoor exercises as well as residential expeditions You will be assessed through written assignments and practical work, and will also be required to compile a portfolio of evidence All students will continue studying English and maths until they are 19, or until they have achieved a Grade C/4. Your study programme will incorporate a work placement in a role relevant to your study. All students will have access to a Personal Tutor to support their personal and professional development.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English or maths at grade D/3 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of public services such as the police, fire service, and prison service.
  • You'll develop health and fitness knowledge and take part in physical activities.
  • You'll build teamwork skills through group exercises and outdoor activities.
  • You'll study the law and how it applies to public services work.
  • You'll practise map reading and navigation skills.
  • You'll take part in visits and residential outdoor exercises.
  • You'll gain an understanding of what a career in the uniformed services involves.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, visits, and outdoor exercises. The course includes residential activities. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone 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 across a range of roles.
  • Royal Navy rating, works at sea in a support or specialist role.
  • Border Force officer, controls entry at UK ports and airports.
  • Paramedic, responds to medical emergencies as part of the ambulance service.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into public services study.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, a broader qualification that supports applications to the services or higher education.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Operational Firefighting, earn while you train in a live service role.
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