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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Beverley – Bishop Burton College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
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 Beverley. Classes run full-time at Bishop Burton College, starting in September.

The course covers map reading, physical fitness, leadership, equality and diversity, emergency planning, and the UK legal system. You'll also explore the impact of war and conflict, mental wellbeing, and how to prepare for a specific uniformed service career. Work experience with public services is included. The course typically takes one year, though some study routes run to two years.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification. You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise map reading and navigation across open country.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and mental wellbeing.
  • You'll study equality, diversity and inclusion in public services.
  • You'll build leadership skills relevant to uniformed roles.
  • You'll learn about emergency planning and response.
  • You'll explore the UK legal system and the influence of government and media.
  • You'll gain work experience with a range of uniformed public services.
  • You'll prepare for a career in your chosen uniformed service.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Bishop Burton College, with practical sessions and work experience placements alongside your taught units. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence. Units cover both core topics and pathway-specific modules depending on your chosen service.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College 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 or RAF recruit, entering the armed forces at entry level.
  • Border Force officer, working in ports and airports.
  • Paramedic cadet, starting a pathway into the ambulance service.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Public Services, for those wanting degree-level study in the sector.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services, a larger qualification for learners who want more depth before applying.
  • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, combining work and study to qualify as a police officer.
  • Paramedic Science BSc, for those aiming toward the ambulance service.
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