Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Stockton-On-Tees. Classes run at MPC Teesside, daytime, with flexible study across one year. This free uniformed services course is fully funded, so there is no cost to you. A bursary may also be available to help with equipment costs. You'll study topics designed to prepare you for a career in the armed forces, police, fire service, or other uniformed services. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete a medical questionnaire when you start, and the centre will use it to plan your programme.
Who this course is for
This course enables young people to access a Uniformed Service study programme focused on gaining employment into their desired job choice within the Uniformed Services.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements to this course although there is a medical questionnaire that will be completed on entry.
What you will learn
You'll develop physical fitness and understand the standards expected in uniformed services roles.
You'll learn about the structure and values of organisations such as the army, navy, police, and fire service.
You'll build teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
You'll study first aid and emergency response procedures.
You'll develop communication skills used in uniformed environments.
You'll learn about citizenship, community, and the role of public services in society.
You'll understand the application and selection processes for uniformed services careers.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at MPC Teesside, with practical activities alongside taught sessions. Assessment is flexible and suited to the study programme. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework, practical tasks, and written work over the course of the year. The centre will explain the full assessment requirements when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MPC Teesside will confirm anything else you need before you start. A bursary may be available to help with equipment costs. See www.mpct.co.uk for details.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Army soldier or officer: entry-level roles across all army branches.
Police constable: uniformed frontline policing in your local area.
Firefighter: operational roles with fire and rescue services.
Royal Navy rating or officer: sea-based and shore-based service roles.
Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service.
Royal Air Force airman or airwoman: ground and aircrew support roles.
Paramedic or ambulance technician: emergency response uniformed service.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services: a broader qualification for those wanting more depth before applying to a service.
BTEC Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services: widely taken alongside or after this Certificate to strengthen your application.
Level 3 Fitness Instructing qualifications: useful if you want to support physical training within a uniformed role.
Direct application to the armed forces, police, or fire service recruitment programmes, which have their own selection and training pathways.
