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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course – Duchy College Rosewarne

CostFREE
Duration20 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course at Duchy College Rosewarne. Classes run full-time during the day over 20 weeks.

The course prepares you for a career in the police, fire service, prison service, or armed forces. You'll build a portfolio through fitness training logs, leadership challenges, and simulated interviews. Units cover physical fitness, teamwork, communication, and the structure of public services. The course earns UCAS points, which can support progression to higher education.

You'll finish with an NCFE Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

If you want a fast paced route into service preparation this course delivers a focused programme over around six months. You will build a portfolio through real tasks like fitness training logs leadership challenges and simulated interviews. It also supports progression with UCAS points and clear next-step routes into diplomas apprenticeships or recruitment.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand fitness testing standards used in uniformed services recruitment.
  • You'll practise leadership skills through practical challenges and group tasks.
  • You'll learn how the main uniformed services are structured and how they operate.
  • You'll build communication skills through simulated interviews and presentations.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of police officers, firefighters, and prison officers.
  • You'll create a portfolio of evidence recording your progress and achievements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and portfolio-based tasks. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence built up over the course, including fitness logs, written tasks, and records of leadership challenges. There are no formal written exams. Simulated interviews and group exercises form part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applies to join a UK police force after completing recruitment.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service following fitness and selection tests.
  • Prison officer, works in a custodial setting managing and supporting offenders.
  • Armed forces recruit, joins the army, navy, or RAF as an entry-level service member.
  • Community support officer, works alongside police in a non-warranted public-facing role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a longer qualification that goes deeper into uniformed services topics and strengthens your application for recruitment.
  • Apprenticeship in a uniformed or public service role, letting you earn while you train on the job.
  • Higher education, the UCAS points from this course can support an application to a university programme in criminology, policing, or public services.
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