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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Chelmsford. Classes run full-time at Chelmsford College Moulsham. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification to join. The course runs over two years and covers physical fitness, leadership, emergency planning, outdoor expeditions, and the values and standards of public services. You'll complete 30 hours of work-related experience alongside your studies, with enrichment activities including police riot training, fire and rescue days, and armed forces events.

Who this course is for

If you are looking for a rewarding career in the uniformed services, then this Public Services course is for you. Enrolling in this course will unlock amazing opportunities for you linked with uniformed Public Services - from riot training with the Police to fire and rescue days and numerous activities linked with the armed forces including, outdoor and adventurous activities (OAA).

We work towards promoting respectful, active citizens through additional duties and participation in all formal College events, so if you like representing people/organisations with pride, you will enjoy this.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English and Maths or a relevant Level 2 vocational course

What you will learn

  • You'll develop physical fitness for entry to the uniformed services.
  • You'll study leadership skills and how to apply them in a public services context.
  • You'll learn about equality, diversity and inclusion in the uniformed services.
  • You'll explore discipline, values and standards across different services.
  • You'll plan and take part in outdoor and adventurous expeditions.
  • You'll study emergency planning and response in the uniformed services.
  • You'll reflect on mental and physical wellbeing.
  • You'll complete 30 hours of work-related experience linked to a chosen uniformed service.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and work-related experience. Enrichment includes hands-on events such as police riot training, counter-terrorism experiences, boot camp, and guest speakers from local uniformed services. Assessment is through coursework and graded units. In Year 1 you study toward the Certificate. If you achieve at least a Merit grade with good attendance, you can progress to Year 2 and the Extended Diploma.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, starting as a police constable after further training
  • Firefighter, applying to fire and rescue services on completion
  • Army, Navy or RAF soldier or rating, using the fitness and discipline training
  • Paramedic or emergency services technician, with further study
  • Prison officer, working in the custodial uniformed services
  • Border Force officer, working in immigration and customs
  • Security or close protection officer, building on public services knowledge

What you could study next

Learners who achieve a Merit or above in Year 1 can progress to the NCFE Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services at the same centre. Beyond that, this uniformed services qualification is recognised for entry to degree courses in subjects including Criminology, Public Services, Police Studies, Sociology, and Outdoor Leadership. Many universities accept it as part of their entry requirements for these programmes.

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