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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 34 weeks. It covers psychology, law, fitness, citizenship, teamwork, and leadership. These are the core areas employers in the uniformed services look for. Visits, residential trips, outdoor pursuits, and external speakers are all part of the programme.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade A to C, or an equivalent qualification such as a BTEC First Diploma or NVQ Level 2. A GCSE in English at grade A to C is also required. You'll complete a pre-induction interview to confirm the course is right for you. You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

An advanced programme for students wanting a career in any uniformed service. Subjects are designed to provide and develop essential skills and knowledge for public service employment; they include units with a psychological, legal, and fitness background as well as citizenship, teamwork and leadership. Visits, residentials, outdoor pursuits and external speakers are compulsory parts of the course.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade A*-C, BTEC First Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 2 or Intermediate qualification. All applicants will require a GCSE in English grade A*-C or equivalent. You will have a pre-induction interview/assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of the legal systems that underpin public service work.
  • You'll build an understanding of psychology as it applies to uniformed service roles.
  • You'll train in physical fitness to meet the demands of service employment.
  • You'll practise teamwork and leadership through practical activities and residentials.
  • You'll explore citizenship and the responsibilities of public service.
  • You'll take part in outdoor pursuits and visits to develop practical skills.
  • You'll learn from external speakers working in the uniformed services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, outdoor activities, residential trips, and visits to uniformed service settings. External speakers from the services contribute to your learning. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and coursework units covering the legal, psychological, fitness, and citizenship elements of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be prepared for outdoor and residential activities as part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, enforces the law and protects communities across the UK.
  • Firefighter, responds to emergencies and works on fire prevention.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Army soldier, serves in the British Army in a range of operational roles.
  • Border Force officer, controls the UK border at ports and airports.
  • Paramedic (via further training), responds to medical emergencies as part of the ambulance service.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Public Services, a higher-level route for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before applying to a service.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Public Services, a work-based qualification for those already employed in a uniformed role.
  • Direct application to a uniformed service, many forces and services accept this Diploma as evidence of commitment and preparation.
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