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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration180 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, full-time during the day.

The course builds knowledge of the uniformed public services and their role in society. You'll develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills alongside subject knowledge. Topics include the structure and work of services such as the police, fire service, prison service, armed forces, and ambulance service. The course runs for around 180 hours of study. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, to join.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to help identify and prepare you for university or a possible career in the Unformed Services, such as the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, RAF, Police, Ambulance Services, Fire Service or Prison Service. The course will develop a thorough knowledge of the Uniformed Public Services and their role in society, as well as a range of transferable skills, such as leadership, communication and teamwork. It allows you to contribute towards and work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team.

Entry requirements

You need at least five GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of the UK's uniformed public services.
  • You'll develop leadership skills through practical tasks and group work.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills used across all public services.
  • You'll study the law, discipline, and values that underpin uniformed services.
  • You'll learn about physical fitness standards and expectations in the services.
  • You'll examine current issues and challenges facing public services in the UK.
  • You'll practise skills relevant to selection processes for uniformed careers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group activities, and practical tasks. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and presentations. Some units may involve physical activities or scenario-based exercises. Your work is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applying to a UK constabulary after further selection.
  • Firefighter, joining a fire and rescue service through their recruitment process.
  • Prison officer, working in a custodial setting with the Prison Service.
  • Army soldier or officer, entering through the British Army recruitment process.
  • Royal Navy or Royal Marines recruit, following service entry requirements.
  • Ambulance service call handler or technician, progressing with further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a broader qualification for those wanting more depth before applying to services or university.
  • Foundation Degree in Public Services or Criminology, for those considering a university route into policing or related fields.
  • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, a work-based degree route into the police service.
  • BTEC Level 3 in Sport, useful for those focusing on physical fitness standards required by the services.
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