Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Battersea. Classes run at MPC London Battersea, daytime and flexible across one year. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete a short medical questionnaire when you start. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the armed forces, police, fire service, or other uniformed services. It's a free uniformed services course for adults and school leavers alike, fully funded through the EFA. Bursaries may also be available to help with equipment costs.
Who this course is for
This course enables young people to access a Uniformed Service AEB 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 the armed forces, police, and emergency services.
You'll build teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
You'll study discipline, rank structures, and codes of conduct across different services.
You'll practise map reading, drill, and other core uniformed services skills.
You'll understand the application and selection processes for uniformed services careers.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based with practical activities at MPC London Battersea. You'll be assessed through a combination of assignments, practical tasks, and observations over the course of the year. There is no formal exam. Assessment is ongoing, so your progress is tracked throughout rather than in a single end-point test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MPC London Battersea will confirm anything else you need before you start. Bursaries may be available to help with equipment costs. See www.mpct.co.uk for details.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Army soldier, Royal Marines, or Royal Navy rating, starting your military career
Police constable, working toward the national recruitment process
Firefighter, applying to a local fire and rescue service
Prison officer, working in the National Prison Service
Border Force officer, working at ports and airports
Paramedic or ambulance technician, entering the emergency services
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services: a broader qualification that deepens your knowledge of public and uniformed services, useful if you want to strengthen your application further.
BTEC Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services: covers similar ground with additional depth in law, criminology, and public service operations.
Direct service application: many learners use this uniformed services qualification to apply directly to the armed forces, police, or fire service recruitment programmes.
