Uniformed Services - Level 3

You will hold 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade 4.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of the first year of the course, you will receive a Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Uniformed Services.

Upon successful completion of the second year of the course, you will receive a Level 3 NCFE Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services.

• Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the uniformed services
• UK legal systems
• Emergency planning and response in the police service
• Developing leadership skills
• Dealing with emergency incidents
• Understanding mental health.

• Presentations
• Task-based exercises
• Practical demonstrations
• One-to-one support
• Tutorials and lectures

This study programme will be taught over 12 hours across three to four days per week, which will be delivered at Kidderminster College and a number of sporting facilities within the local area.  

Classes generally run between 9am-4:15pm but may vary.

• Practical assignments
• Coursework
• Presentations
• Classwork.

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

If you're aged 16-18 and haven't achieved a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, you'll need to take classes in English and maths alongside your programme of study.

English will be included through learning new terminology and being able to communicate with a range of people.

Maths will be included through learning calculations for administering medications.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study for a university degree, or you can apply to our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship or another apprenticeship of your choice. You can also apply to the Military or Fire Service for full-time roles.