Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and prepares you for a career in the police, fire service, army, or other public services. You'll cover physical fitness, leadership, emergency planning, map reading, and the legal and government frameworks that shape public services. The course includes work experience with public services. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop physical fitness and understand mental and physical wellbeing
You'll carry out map reading and navigation across open country
You'll build leadership skills and understand equality, diversity and inclusion
You'll study emergency planning and response in the uniformed services
You'll explore the impact of war and conflict on public services
You'll understand UK legal systems and the role of UK government and international organisations
You'll gain work experience with a range of public services
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and work experience placements with public services. Assessment methods vary by module and may include assignments, practical tasks, and written work. The specific units you study depend on your chosen pathway, with Year 1 covering core topics and Year 2 offering more specialist options.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College 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 a fire and rescue service
Army soldier or officer, entering through standard recruitment
Paramedic, progressing via a degree or apprenticeship route
Prison officer, working in custody and rehabilitation
Border Force officer, working in ports and airports
Royal Navy or RAF recruit, entering through service selection
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services, a larger qualification covering more specialist units and strengthening your application to degree courses or the services
A degree in Policing, Criminology, or Public Services, recognised by universities across the UK and often required for officer-level roles
A Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, combining paid work with a degree qualification
