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Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Wallsend

Cost£2,573.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day.

The course prepares you for a career in the police, fire service, prison service, or armed forces. You'll study topics such as fitness and physical preparation, teamwork, leadership, and the structure of public services. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TUNF | Course Title = Uniform Services Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 6018792X | 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 the UK's uniformed public services.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand the fitness standards required by services.
  • You'll practise teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
  • You'll study citizenship and the role of public services in society.
  • You'll learn about discipline, command structures, and working under authority.
  • You'll develop skills in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group exercises. Assessment is through assignments and coursework completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

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, applies to join a UK constabulary after completing the course.
  • Firefighter, applies to a fire and rescue service with a strong fitness and teamwork foundation.
  • Prison officer, works in a custodial setting managing and supporting offenders.
  • Armed forces recruit, joins the army, navy, or RAF as an entry-level soldier or rating.
  • Paramedic cadet, progresses into an ambulance service cadet or apprenticeship scheme.
  • Border Force officer, works at ports and airports in a uniformed role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before applying.
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Operational Firefighting, earn while you train in a live service environment.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Public Services, a higher-level option if you want to study further before applying to a service.
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