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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course gives you a practical introduction to working in public services. You learn through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. Topics cover a range of areas including teamwork, fitness, law, and the structure of public service organisations. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs including a grade 4 in maths or English, plus a Level 1 qualification, to be considered.

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

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Diploma is a specialist practical and vocational qualification. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations,activities and demands. The course is designed to give you an insight into the practicalities and realities of working within a public service organisation. The course has a range of diverse and challenging topic areas offering an introduction to the skills you will need when working in the public sector.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed public services such as the police, fire service, and prison service.
  • You'll develop teamwork and communication skills used in public service environments.
  • You'll study the law and how it applies to public services.
  • You'll build physical fitness knowledge relevant to uniformed service entry requirements.
  • You'll practise problem-solving through realistic workplace scenarios and assignments.
  • You'll gain an understanding of health, safety, and risk management in public services.
  • You'll complete projects that reflect the demands of working in a public sector organisation.

How you will learn

You learn through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations and demands. Assessment is coursework-based rather than formal exams. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at the college, full-time during the day. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joins a police force after further recruitment and training.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service after passing entry assessments.
  • Prison officer, works in custody and rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Army or armed forces recruit, enters a branch of the UK armed forces.
  • Paramedic or ambulance technician, progresses through further health service training.
  • Border Force officer, works in immigration and customs at ports and airports.

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 can support progression to higher education.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Custody and Detention, combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification.
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