Free Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus, full-time over one year.

The course covers career paths in public services, physical fitness training, and expedition tasks. You'll take part in water and land-based activities at outdoor pursuit centres. Work experience is a core part of the course, and you'll be supported in finding a relevant placement.

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

Who this course is for

If you’ve always wanted to become a policeman or policewoman, dreamed of becoming a firefighter, or would love a career in outdoor education, then this Level 2 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services is for you.

Throughout the course, you’ll be developing all the skills and experience needed to enjoy a successful career in your chosen service. In the classroom, you might be exploring the different types of career paths and employment opportunities open to you, whilst outside, you’ll be training hard to increase your physical fitness.

You’ll get to take part in expedition tasks and visit a number of outdoor pursuit centres to complete both water and land-based adventurous activities. As you build a wide set of skills, you’ll be honing your abilities for successful recruitment in a public service role.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore career paths and employment opportunities across the uniformed services.
  • You'll develop your physical fitness through structured training.
  • You'll take part in expedition tasks and adventurous outdoor activities.
  • You'll complete both water-based and land-based activities at outdoor pursuit centres.
  • You'll build practical skills relevant to recruitment in public service roles.
  • You'll gain work experience through a supported placement in a relevant setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, physical training, and outdoor activities. Assessment takes place at various points throughout the year. You'll complete both practical assignments and written tasks, each designed to support your skills and self-development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College Openshaw Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joining a local or national police force after further training.
  • Firefighter, applying to a fire and rescue service after meeting fitness requirements.
  • Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Armed forces recruit, entering the Army, Navy, or Royal Air Force.
  • Border Force officer, working at ports and airports on border security.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge and improve their chances of recruitment into a uniformed service.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Criminology or Security, useful for roles in law enforcement or the justice sector.

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