Level 1

Entry to the Uniformed Services NCFE Level 1 Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus

Overview

If you are thinking of a career in the public services sector, this course could be ideal for you.  It is the perfect course to find out more about the public services and what you would need to know to join them.

The course will be a combination of public service and employability units to allow you to develop the transferable skills needed in the public services and day-to-day life.

Entry Requirements

  • Two GCSEs at grade 2/grade E including maths or English, or
  • An Entry 3 qualification, or equivalent
  • Successful attendance at interview
  • Successful attendance at transition event

Course Structure

  • Being organised
  • Progression plan
  • Working with others
  • Taking part in fitness
  • Researching a topic
  • Finding out about Uniformed Services
  • Respond to incidents
  • Navigating a map
  • Carry out security searches
  • Taking part in adventurous activities
  • Values and standards
  • Land based
  • Security procedures
  • Emergency planning
  • Mental and physical wellbeing
  • Crime

We expect all our public services students to wear a uniform when they attend college.

Police: Black Polo, Black 1/4 Zip, Black Cargos, Black Boots

Public Service: Navy Polo, Navy 1/4 Zip, Navy Cargos, Black Boots

Apart from pen and paper, you will also need clothing suitable for the fitness and sports units.

English and maths resits: For those have have not yet achieved a grade 4 in English and Maths, we will support students in Functional skills or GCSE lessons.

Assessment & Feedback

  • Portfolio of evidence

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment