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Qualification name Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation NCFE
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 4th September 2024
Cost £0.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This two-year Level 3 course is focused on employment in the Uniformed Public Services including the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Prison Service and Armed Forces. The course will seek to develop you academically and personally.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

Grade C in at least four GCSEs or equivalent. Preferred grade four or above in English, Maths and Science but these are not essential. You will be expected to have a can do attitude and there is an emphasis on practical and teamwork activities.

View the key features of this course.

Year 1 units include: Prepare for a career in a chose uniformed service Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry into the informed services, Develop leadership skills, Equality, diversity and inclusion. Year 2 units include: Emergency planning and response in the uniformed services, Understand the impact of way and conflict on uniformed services, Skills for water based outdoor and adventurous exercise and Understanding discipline in the uniformed services

Understand how the course will be delivered.

Not only will you gain a Level 3 qualification you will gain important employability skills, including teamwork, leadership, determination, life skills, confidence and integrity.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Assignments. Practical assessments, including witness testimonies, presentations and observation records.

You will have the necessary skills to apply for any of the public services: armed, emergency or one of the many other uniformed public services. The skills and knowledge developed throughout the year are transferable and can assist in gain employment with most employers. Alternatively, it provides the equivalent of 2 A-levels, which combined with other subjects, allows progression on to degree level courses at university many of which are based around the Public Services.

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Name East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Address Church Lane
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 7BQ
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Email admissions@eastnorfolk.ac.uk
Phone 01493 662234
Website http://www.eastnorfolk.ac.uk
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