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Level 2 Uniformed Services Course in Shrewsbury

Cost£1,987.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 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 Shrewsbury. Classes run at Shrewsbury College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills valued across the uniformed services. You'll study topics such as public services structure, fitness, teamwork, and citizenship. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services at Level 2.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for details of the course NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 2. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.

Entry requirements

Please see our website for 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 fitness requirements for uniformed roles.
  • You'll practise teamwork and leadership skills used in public services settings.
  • You'll study citizenship, community, and the responsibilities of public service workers.
  • You'll learn about discipline, uniformed service culture, and working within a chain of command.
  • You'll build an understanding of crime, law, and how public services respond to incidents.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group work. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams for this qualification. Your work is assessed against set criteria and submitted to your tutor for marking.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, applies to join a constabulary after further training and assessment.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service following physical and aptitude tests.
  • Prison officer, works in custody and rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Army, Navy, or RAF recruit, enters the armed forces through the standard recruitment process.
  • Community support officer, assists police in a uniformed, public-facing role.
  • Paramedic cadet, begins a pathway toward ambulance and emergency services work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before applying to a service.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services, a broader qualification that supports university or direct service applications.
  • Apprenticeship in a public services role, combines on-the-job training with a recognised qualification.
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