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Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Stratford-upon-Avon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run at Stratford-upon-Avon College, full-time during the day.

The course covers public service skills, health and fitness, employment in the uniformed services, teamwork, and attending emergency incidents. You'll also take part in outdoor activities and adventure training alongside classroom study. The course runs from September to June, so it takes around one year to complete. You'll need two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, a suitable reference, and a successful interview to start.

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

Who this course is for

Our Level 2 Diploma is designed to equip students with an overall knowledge of public services to give you the skills you need to apply to your knowledge to any route you choose to take, in any sector of the public services industry. You will observe theoretical and practical assessments along with modules including fitness, sports, employment and adventure activities.

This qualification won't directly lead you to a job in the sector but will be a qualification looked on very favourably by potential employers as good preparation.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements: 2 GCSEs at grade D / grade 3 or above. You will also need to have a suitable reference and undertake a successful interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of how the uniformed public services are structured and operate.
  • You'll build health and fitness skills relevant to entry requirements for public services.
  • You'll practise teamwork and communication through group activities and outdoor training.
  • You'll learn about employment routes into the police, fire service, prison service, and armed forces.
  • You'll study how emergency incidents are attended and managed in the public services.
  • You'll take part in adventure activities and residential experiences as part of your training.
  • You'll complete assignments and project work to demonstrate your knowledge across all units.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, outdoor recreation, and adventure training activities. Assessment is through assignments completed throughout the year. These include project work and practical training sessions. Most study takes place in the classroom, with regular sessions at outdoor recreation centres.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stratford-upon-Avon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applies to join a UK police force after further training and selection.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service after passing fitness and aptitude tests.
  • Prison officer, works in a custodial setting managing and supporting prisoners.
  • Armed forces recruit, joins the army, navy, or RAF through the standard enlistment process.
  • Community support officer, works alongside police in a public-facing support role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step if you want to go deeper into the sector before applying.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a broader qualification that strengthens your application to competitive services.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Custody and Detention, combines work-based training with a formal qualification in a live service environment.
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