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Uniformed Services

Level 2 Certificate in Uniformed & Public Services

This course is ideal for those students wanting to pursue a career in the Armed Forces, Fire Service, Prison Service or other Uniformed or Public Service, whilst having a focus on either GCSE maths or English. On completion of this course, learners will gain an understanding of the personal and practical skills required to work within the relevant sectors. With a mixture of theoretical and practical learning, alongside knowledge, students will also develop many transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, empathy, amongst others. Students will investigate a range of topics that relate to a range of different career options within Uniformed and Public Services.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study include:

  • Investigate employment in the uniformed services
  • Physical fitness for the uniformed services
  • Develop team working and problem solving skills
  • Health & safety in the uniformed services
  • Health & hygiene in the uniformed services
  • Follow uniformed services routine
  • Exploring equality & diversity for the uniformed services
  • Participate in competitive sport
  • Explore the use of telecommunication in the uniformed services
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

100% Coursework & Practical Skills

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics)

Up to £40,625
/year

Ambulance staff transport sick, injured and convalescent persons and give first aid treatment in emergencies and check ambulance vehicles are roadworthy, cleaned and have all the necessary equipment.

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Up to £55,139
/year

Fire service officers (watch manager and below) co-ordinate and participate in firefighting activities, provide emergency services in the event of accidents or bomb alerts, and advise on fire prevention.

NCOs and Other Ranks

Those holding jobs in this unit group are full-time members of the armed forces of the UK, the Commonwealth and other foreign countries and perform military duties for which there […]

Officers in Armed Forces

Officers in armed forces serve as commissioned officers in Her Majesty’s armed forces, foreign and Commonwealth armed forces plan, direct, organise and administer military operations; and perform duties for which […]

Your progression pathway

Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Uniformed & Public Services
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Level 3 Diploma in Policing

Student Voice

“I think the best part about being at College is meeting new people and having the new opportunities. When I leave College I would like to be a police officer.”

Progression

Progression

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing
Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 2

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

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