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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Basingstoke

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks and covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the uniformed public services. You'll explore topics such as law and order, physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and how the services operate. You work closely with organisations including the British Army, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, and Thames Valley Police.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This two-year NCFE qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success within the exciting, dynamic and ever-changing world of the Uniformed Public Services. Students will work closely with various Uniformed Services, such as The British Army, The Royal Marines/Royal Navy, Hampshire Air Ambulance and Thames Valley Police.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how uniformed public services are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll develop leadership and teamwork skills used across the services.
  • You'll study law, order, and the role of discipline in public service roles.
  • You'll build physical fitness and understand its importance in service careers.
  • You'll learn about the values and standards expected in the uniformed services.
  • You'll gain practical experience working alongside services such as the British Army and Thames Valley Police.
  • You'll develop communication skills suited to high-pressure environments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and direct engagement with uniformed services organisations. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis, so you build your portfolio as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a force after completing the course.
  • Firefighter, progressing through the application and fitness process.
  • Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation settings.
  • Army soldier, entering the British Army as a regular or reserve.
  • Royal Navy rating, serving at sea or in shore-based roles.
  • Paramedic or ambulance technician, starting with further training in healthcare.
  • Border Force officer, working in ports and airports on security.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a broader qualification for learners who want more depth before applying to the services.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Services, a higher-level option for those considering a management route.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Operational Firefighting, earning while training directly with a service.
  • Direct application to a uniformed service, using this Diploma as evidence of commitment and knowledge.
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