Level 3 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Level 3 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Level 3 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Level 3 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services Diploma
Full Time
Course Overview
The NCFE qualification is a 2-year course, designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success within the exciting, dynamic and ever-changing world of the Uniformed Public Services. Students will work closely with various Uniformed Services, such as The British Army, The Royal Marines/Royal Navy, Hampshire Air Ambulance and Thames Valley Police. Learners will enrol for year 1 and then have the option of leaving with their year 1 qualification or re-enrolling for year 2 (extended diploma).
Course Content
NCFE L3 Diploma for entry to the Uniformed Services (Year 1) Within year one, you will;
NCFE L3 Extended Diploma in the Uniformed Services (Year 2)
Within year two, you will;
- Understand Uniformed services hierarchy and routine
- Develop the use of Telecommunications within the uniformed services
- Understand conflict management and personal protection
- Discover The influence of the UK government & the media on the uniformed services
- Understand the impact of war and conflict on uniformed services
- Develop Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities
- Develop Skills for water-based outdoor and adventurous activities
- Plan and take part in an Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
- Understand discipline in the uniformed services
Students will have the opportunity to undertake a variety of enrichment activities; which include;
- Residential trip to the Isle of Wight
- Opportunity to gain First Aid and Lifeguarding (NPLQ) Qualification
- Guest Speakers from all Uniformed Services
- Visits to external partners, including Longmoor Barracks (British Army), CTCRM Lympstone (Royal Marines) and use of our local Gym/Sports partners.
Entry Requirement
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or a relevant level 2 qualification.
- Or completion of our Level 2 Public Services and Sport NCFE Diploma.
Assessment
This course contains no exams, and your skills will be developed and assessed through assignments, workbooks and visual skill/coaching assessments. Learners can achieve up to 168 UCAS points within the 2-year course.
Where does this course lead to
Learners who complete this qualification can go onto;
- Higher Education - Learners have gone on to study degrees such as BSc (Hons) in Counter Terrorism, BA (Hons) Public Services or BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education.
- Services Apprenticeships - We partner with Thames Valley Police and are able to offer students (who reach minimum criteria) a guaranteed interview with Thames Valley to join their Level 4 Policing Apprenticeship. Or our Apprenticeship team can help assist learners in other areas.
- Full-time Employment - Learners have enrolled directly into Careers such as the Police or Armed Forces; receiving support from Lecturers and IP Coordinator to enable them to apply within year 2 and enrol straight after completing the Extended Diploma.