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Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Lewes

Cost£2573.00 You will need to purchase a uniform, which is available via our online shop, and we recommend that you have suitable trainers and boots for outdoor activities. Some trips and visits do carry a cost.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, full-time over two years.

The course covers a broad range of subjects, including politics, leadership, psychology, criminology, citizenship, and physical training. You'll also study emergency incidents and outdoor activities. Alongside classroom learning, you'll take part in trips, visits to public services, residential stays, and expedition training. You need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths at grade 4.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services, which carries the same weight as three A-Levels.

Who this course is for

Join us for this full-time Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services, where you will study a wide range of subjects, from politics to psychology, helping you to get ready for a career in the Uniformed Public Service. You will have the opportunity to enrich your learning during a range of trips, visits and work placements.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll study politics and how government shapes public services.
  • You'll explore leadership and discipline in a uniformed context.
  • You'll learn about psychology and how it applies to public service roles.
  • You'll study criminology and the criminal justice system.
  • You'll develop knowledge of emergency incidents and how services respond.
  • You'll build outdoor and expedition skills through practical activities.
  • You'll gain an understanding of citizenship and community responsibility.
  • You'll develop physical fitness through structured training.

How you will learn

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll complete written assignments, reports, practical tasks, simulations, role-plays, and presentations. There are no formal exams. Coursework has formal deadlines that must be met. You'll also take part in trips, visits, residential stays, and industry talks from public service professionals.

What you will need to bring

You will need to purchase a uniform, available through the college's online shop. Suitable trainers and boots for outdoor activities are also recommended. Some trips and visits carry an additional cost. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm any further requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, joining a force after meeting their entry requirements.
  • Firefighter, applying to a fire and rescue service.
  • Prison officer, working in the custody and rehabilitation of offenders.
  • Armed forces soldier or officer, entering the Army, Navy, or RAF.
  • Paramedic or emergency services worker, progressing through further training.
  • Border Force officer, working in immigration and customs.

What you could study next

  • A-Levels, if you want to move into higher education through a more academic route.
  • Foundation Degree or HND in Public Services, a higher-level option at university or college.
  • Degree in Criminology, Policing, or Security Management, for those aiming at graduate-entry roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or the Fire Service, earning while training on the job.
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