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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Bishop Auckland

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Bishop Auckland. Classes run full-time at Bishop Auckland College, taught across three to four days per week.

The course covers leadership and teamwork, discipline, fitness, equality and diversity, government and media, mental health, and major incident planning. You'll also complete a work placement each year. Units include topics such as crime scene investigation, war and conflict, and career planning. The course runs over one year.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, or a BTEC or NCFE Level 2 at Merit or above. An interview will assess your suitability. You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 3.

Who this course is for

If you are looking for a career within the Uniformed Public Services area such as the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services then here is the place to start. This course is designed to help you develop the skills needed for today's workforce within the Uniformed Public Services. This course can help you grow in confidence and become self-disciplined, learn how to solve problems, meet deadlines, keep fit and work as part of a team. All tutors are ex services so they know the industry well and have good links with local employers.

Entry requirements

Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (preferably to include Maths and English) or a BTEC/NCFE Level 2 at Merit or above. A genuine interest in the subject is essential - an interview will assess your suitability for the course and interest in the subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll study leadership, teamwork, and how to work effectively under discipline.
  • You'll explore fitness requirements and physical preparation for uniformed services roles.
  • You'll examine equality, diversity, and how they apply in public services.
  • You'll learn about government structures, organisations, and media relations.
  • You'll investigate mental health issues relevant to uniformed services work.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and managing major incidents.
  • You'll complete a work placement to gain practical experience in a relevant setting.
  • You'll build career planning skills specific to the armed forces and emergency services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and land and water-based outdoor activities. Assessment is through a combination of units, with six or nine units completed per year depending on your study plan. You'll also complete a work placement each academic year. An interview takes place before you start to confirm the course is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Auckland College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a constabulary after completing further training and assessment.
  • Firefighter, progressing through Fire and Rescue Service recruitment and selection.
  • Prison officer, working within the National Offender Management Service.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, entering the armed forces through standard selection.
  • Paramedic or emergency medical technician, with further training in healthcare.
  • Border Force officer, working in immigration and customs at UK borders.
  • Community support officer, supporting police in a local area.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in public services or a related field, combining work with further study.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Public Services, building on the knowledge from this Diploma.
  • Direct entry to the armed forces, police, or fire service recruitment process, where this qualification supports your application.
  • A Level 3 qualification in Criminology, for those interested in the justice and legal side of public services.
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