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Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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. Full-time daytime classes run over one year.

The course builds the practical skills and knowledge needed to apply for roles in the police, fire service, prison service, and other public services. You'll develop leadership, professional communication, and physical and mental resilience. Regular contact with employers helps you understand what selection processes involve. The course is assessed through a mix of assignments and practical tasks.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

If you want a qualification that directly supports service entry this diploma is built around practical preparation and progression. You will develop leadership and professional communication and build strong physical and mental resilience. Regular mentoring and employer exposure help you target the right service and succeed in selection.

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 leadership skills used in uniformed service roles.
  • You'll build physical and mental resilience through structured training.
  • You'll practise professional communication in public service contexts.
  • You'll learn what selection processes for the police, fire, and prison services involve.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of different uniformed services.
  • You'll gain experience through employer exposure and mentoring.
  • You'll study the law, discipline, and values that underpin uniformed services.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and full-time during the day. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, practical activities, and employer engagement. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work. Regular mentoring supports your progress throughout the year.

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, applying to a constabulary after completing the course.
  • Firefighter, progressing to an application with a fire and rescue service.
  • Prison officer, working in a custodial setting with the Prison Service.
  • Public services role, including roles in the armed forces or border force.
  • Community support officer, supporting police in a uniformed capacity.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before applying.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Operational Firefighting, earning while training on the job.
  • Foundation degree or HNC in Public Services, for those considering a higher-level route into leadership roles.
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