Uniformed Public Service Diploma NCFE Level 3 Yr 1 (FCFJ)

This course is for you if you want an introduction to the requirements of a career in the Public Services such as Police, Armed Services, Ambulance, Prison, Fire & Rescue or HM Customs & Excise. The course provides a detailed overview of the skills and helps you to develop the mental and physical abilities required in your chosen career.

� 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C / 4-9 including English or maths, OR � Level 2 qualification in a related subject � Good standard of English and maths � Mature learners with other qualifications and/or experience are also welcomed � You should have a strong interest in working in the public services and demonstrate a commitment to succeed

This course is an exciting mix of physical activity, classroom learning, special visits and trips. This course is run over 1 or 2 years. Year 1 focuses on core units and developing key skills learners require for progression into the services. Learners can progress on to Year 2 provided they have met the necessary standards where they will study more specialist units to further support them and also help in progression to employment or University.

Courses are delivered using a range of methods including classroom based exercises, in the workplace or online study

Any specific equipment you are required to have will advised during application/enrolment process

You will be assessed using a variety of different assessment methods

The Public and Uniformed Services Industries currently offers over 9,000 jobs within the West Midlands with an average salary of £21,023.

On completion of the L3 qualification you will have developed the required skills/UCAS points to support you in higher education. You could explore apprenticeships opportunities or degrees programmes within Policing or the Ambulance Service.