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Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Doncaster – Doncaster College

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster College, part-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and circumstances.

The course covers leadership, teamwork, fitness training, and the knowledge needed to join a uniformed service. You'll take part in outdoor activities, sport, and fitness testing alongside classroom study. Units explore the values, structures, and physical demands of services such as the police, fire service, prison service, and armed forces. The course runs over one year.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, to join. You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course will support you with entry to any of the range of Uniformed services, including RAF, Army, Navy or the prison service for example.

It will combine a range of theory and practical units to develop essential leadership and team work skills as well as improving personal fitness levels to meet the entry requirements of your chosen Uniformed service.

Entry requirements

5 x GCSE at a 4 or above to include maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop leadership skills used across the uniformed services.
  • You'll build teamwork skills through practical and outdoor activities.
  • You'll train to meet the physical fitness standards required by uniformed services.
  • You'll learn about the structure and values of services including the police, fire service, prison service, and armed forces.
  • You'll study the entry requirements and selection processes for different uniformed services.
  • You'll take part in fitness testing and physical training sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, outdoor exercises, and fitness training. Assessment includes written assignments, practical assessments, and fitness tests. You'll also benefit from visits and talks from uniformed services professionals. Learning is part-time and delivered during the day at Doncaster College.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a UK constabulary after completing the course.
  • Firefighter, meeting the fitness and knowledge standards for fire service entry.
  • Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, joining one of the armed forces branches.
  • Paramedic or emergency services role, progressing with further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before applying.
  • Foundation Degree in Public Services or Criminology, for those considering a degree-level route.
  • Apprenticeship in the police or fire service, combining on-the-job training with formal study.
  • Access to HE Diploma, if you decide to pursue a degree in a related field such as criminology or social work.
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