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Level 3 Uniformed Services Course in Wallsend – Tyne Metropolitan College

Cost£1,987.00
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 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 emergency services, armed forces, or other public services. You'll study topics such as fitness and physical preparation, teamwork, leadership, and the structure of uniformed organisations. The course runs over one year.

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

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TUNF | Course Title = Uniform Services Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60187918 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate 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 service organisations.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand fitness testing used in services recruitment.
  • You'll study leadership styles and how they apply in uniformed settings.
  • You'll practise teamwork and communication skills used in operational roles.
  • You'll learn about discipline, rank structures, and working within a chain of command.
  • You'll investigate citizenship, community, and the role of public services in society.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and problem-solving under pressure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group exercises. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Contact Tyne Metropolitan College for details on specific units and assessment deadlines.

What you will need to bring

Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, entry to the police service typically requires further recruitment and training.
  • Firefighter, entry requires passing a separate recruitment process with a fire service.
  • Prison officer, roles are available on completion of a service recruitment process.
  • Emergency care assistant, entry-level ambulance role, some services require further training.
  • Armed forces recruit, this qualification supports applications across the armed forces.
  • Community support officer, a stepping-stone role within policing.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification that deepens your knowledge and may strengthen applications to services.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Public Services, a step into higher-level study for those wanting to progress further.
  • Apprenticeship in a uniformed service, combines on-the-job training with formal learning once you are in a role.
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