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Level 2 Certificate in Uniformed & Public Services
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Overview
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.
How you’ll learn
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
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in either maths or English at GCSE or Level 1 in Sport & Uniformed Services
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
- Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma For Entry To Uniformed Services At this college
- Level 3 Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing At this college
- Level 3 Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE At Doncaster College
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At this college
Careers it can lead to
- Security Guards and Related Occupations £27,500 a year
- Ambulance Staff (Excluding Paramedics) £27,800 a year
- Communication Operators £34,200 a year
- Police Community Support Officers £27,600 a year
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With further study or experience
- Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below) £37,000 a year
- Police Officers (Sergeant and Below) £46,500 a year
- Health and Safety Managers and Officers £41,500 a year
- Prison Service Officers (Below Principal Officer) £30,500 a year
- Senior Officers in Fire, Ambulance, Prison and Related Services £55,900 a year
- NCOs and Other Ranks
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
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Student Voice
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“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.”
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.