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Entry to Uniformed Services Level 2

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Start date: 04/09/2022
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Start date: 05/09/2021

The NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Public Services is a one year, Full Time course aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in one of Britain’s Uniformed Public Services including the: Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Prison Service and Fire & Rescue Service.

The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with:

• an understanding of the Uniformed Public Services sector
• the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the Uniformed Public Services
• the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview
• an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role
• an understanding of the importance of health and hygiene and health and safety for those in uniformed service roles
• the opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed Services, e.g. team work, communication, problem solving, navigation and drill.

Entry Requirements

To study this course you must have 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher, including English or Maths OR a related Level 1 qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in English or Maths.

All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications or GCSE English and Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher.

Students aged 19+ are strongly encouraged to take relevant English and Maths qualifications to support progression into further or higher education, training or employment.

Before applying to this course, please read the mandatory Medical and Fitness Requirements

Course Activities

Throughout the one-year course students will study the following 9 units:

  • Investigate Employment in the Uniformed Services

  • Physical Fitness for the Uniformed Services

  • Develop Team Working & Problem-Solving Skills

  • Health & Safety in the Uniformed Services

  • Health & Hygiene in the Uniformed Services

  • Following Uniformed Service Routine

  • Exploring Equality & Diversity for the Uniformed Services

  • Carrying Out Map Reading & Navigation

  • Undertake Adventurous Activities

Four of these units are theory and classroom based and five of the units have a practical element where students will need to demonstrate appropriate skills in order to pass the unit. Each unit is assessed at pass, merit and distinction level and there will be a requirement for some of the coursework be completed at home. The course is portfolio based and will include the completion of a work booklet for each unit, this will include course work, portfolio evidence, case studies, practical demonstrations and written reports.

During this course students take part in a range of activities (if eligible) that help them develop the skills and knowledge required to join the Uniformed Public Services. Activities include:

  • Team building residential

  • Army ‘Look at Life’ Course

  • Team building tasks

  • Outdoor activities e.g. orienteering, hill walking and rock climbing

  • Talks from members of the Uniformed Public Services

  • Trips and visits to a variety of Uniformed Public Services

Students on this course are also eligible to trial for The LMC Football Academy; a Full Time football programme available to all students across Sports & Public Services at Lancaster & Morecambe College, delivered by UEFA qualified coaches. The Academy can offer you:

  • Full Time education and training in football

  • Excellent progression routes, including scholarships to USA & Canada

  • Valuable sport related work experience

  • FA Level coaching qualification

  • European project opportunities, including a football tour to Alicante

  • Strength and conditioning training

  • Completion of your NCS award

  • Participation in the Duke of Edinburgh

Industry Links

Students will complete a 2 week work placement that will help them develop some of the work based skills required for entry into the Uniformed Public Services. Students will also meet members of the Uniformed Public Services by taking part in (where eligible):
• A one week ‘Army Look at Life’ course
• Talks from members of the Uniformed Public Services
• Visits to different Uniformed Public Services

Progression Opportunities

The course prepares students for the selection procedures of the Uniformed Public Services and allows them to progress onto a higher level course such as Public Services Level 3.

There are a wide variety of exciting roles within the Uniformed Public Services, including:

  • Soldier

  • Security Officer

  • Search & Rescue Worker

  • Royal Navy Officer

  • Prison Instructor

  • Police Officer

  • Firefighter

  • Paramedic

  • Dog Handler

  • Bodyguard

You can discover all the opportunities available to you by exploring the full list of careers in the industry

Interested?

Before applying to this course, please read the mandatory Medical and Fitness Requirements

If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.

For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk

Course code: A31739-A1A

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