Free Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Southampton. Classes run at MPC Southampton, daytime and flexible 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 roles. There are no entry requirements. You'll complete a medical questionnaire when you start, and the centre will use that to support your learning.
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 knowledge relevant to uniformed service standards.
You'll study the structure and roles of the armed forces, police, and emergency services.
You'll build communication and teamwork skills used in uniformed environments.
You'll learn about discipline, leadership, and working within a chain of command.
You'll explore the application and selection processes for uniformed service careers.
You'll develop an understanding of health, safety, and risk in operational settings.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based at MPC Southampton, with a flexible daytime timetable over one year. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, practical activities, and coursework. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio evidence that you build up throughout the course. There are no exams to sit at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. MPC Southampton 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 Navy rating, or RAF airman or airwoman, entry-level uniformed role
Police constable, starting the application and assessment 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, via NHS recruitment routes
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services: a broader qualification if you want more depth before applying to a service.
BTEC Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services: another route recognised by recruiters in the emergency services.
Level 3 apprenticeship in a specific service (police, fire, or armed forces): earn while you train once you've secured a role.
Level 4 or 5 qualifications in leadership and management: useful once you're in service and looking to progress to a supervisory rank.
