Free Level 2 Military Service Course in Plymouth – MPC Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyETCAL

About this course

Free Level 2 Military Service Course in Plymouth. Classes run at MPC Plymouth, daytime and flexible across one year. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete a short medical questionnaire when you start. The course focuses on building the knowledge and fitness to pursue a career in the Armed Forces. It covers employability skills alongside the physical and practical preparation that military recruitment expects.

Who this course is for

This course enables young people to access an employability study programme course focused on gaining employment into their desired job choice within the Armed Forces.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements to this course although there is a medical questionnaire that will be completed on entry.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the physical fitness standards expected by Armed Forces recruitment.
  • You'll build knowledge of military roles, structure, and service life.
  • You'll practise the teamwork and discipline skills valued across all branches of the Armed Forces.
  • You'll strengthen your employability skills to support your application and selection process.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself effectively at interviews and assessment centres.
  • You'll understand the health and fitness requirements for military service.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom-based with daytime attendance at MPC Plymouth. The programme is flexible across one year, combining taught sessions with practical activities. Assessment is built around the employability and preparation content of the course. Your progress will be reviewed throughout to make sure you are on track for your Armed Forces application.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MPC Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start. Bursaries may be available to help with equipment costs. See www.mpct.co.uk for details.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Soldier (British Army) entry-level role across Army trades and regiments.
  • Royal Navy Rating starting out in a specialist branch.
  • RAF Airman or Airwoman across ground and technical roles.
  • Royal Marines Commando for those pursuing the commando route.
  • Army Reserve or Royal Naval Reserve part-time service alongside civilian work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparation for Military Service: a natural next step if you want to deepen your preparation before applying.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services: broadens your options to include the police, fire service, and other uniformed roles alongside the Armed Forces.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful if you need to meet Armed Forces selection standards in literacy and numeracy.