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Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Wallsend

Cost£1,110.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in the uniformed public services. You'll study topics such as public service roles, fitness and physical preparation, teamwork, and discipline. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TUNF | Course Title = Uniform Services Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60124568 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and roles of uniformed public services such as the police, fire service, and prison service.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand the fitness standards required by the services.
  • You'll practise teamwork, leadership, and communication in a structured environment.
  • You'll study discipline, uniformed drill, and the values expected in public service roles.
  • You'll learn about citizenship, community, and the responsibilities of public servants.
  • You'll build skills in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and team exercises. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your work is assessed throughout the year, so there is no single end-of-year exam to prepare for.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, enforces the law and protects the public.
  • Firefighter, responds to emergencies and keeps communities safe.
  • Prison officer, manages and supports people in custody.
  • Army soldier, serves in the British Army across a range of roles.
  • Royal Navy rating, works aboard ships or at shore bases.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local neighbourhoods.
  • Border Force officer, controls entry at ports and airports.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step that deepens your knowledge and strengthens your application to the services.
  • BTEC Level 3 National in Uniformed Protective Services, a widely studied route for those aiming at officer-level entry.
  • Apprenticeship in a uniformed service, letting you earn while you train in a real service environment.
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