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Level 3
Entry into The Uniformed Services NCFE Level 3 Diploma
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will provide you with an invaluable insight into a career within any of the uniformed public services.
The course is 9 months in length and students will be assessed using a multitude of methods from practical, portfolio work, group tasks to presentations, and will include many opportunities to gain hands on experience
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The course involves many visits to industry such as Middle Wallop (Army Air Corp), Foxlease (Outdoor Pursuits), Defence School of Police & Guarding (DSPG), and weekly we undertake leadership training at Barrack Barracks, focussing on a look at life for a British Army Soldier (Uniform is worn during this days training).
We have also embedded the IGNITE course into the programme, where some students will have the opportunity to work within an active fire station for a whole week, we also have many guest speakers and external exhibits who provide dynamic and Up-to-date information on the latest industry developments.
Some of the skills you will develop on the course include, Confidence, Leadership, Communication, many of which you will demonstrated during a week’;s adventurous training in Wales during a visit in March. all of and many of our students go onto successful careers in a public service.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The course does have physical elements, where students will be required to work in a fitness environment, therefore you should have an interest in Physical fitness, Sport and or any of the Uniformed Public Services.
School leavers are required to have a minimum of 3 GCSE’;s at Grade 4 or above. These can include either GCSE English Language or Maths.
Students completing an appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent at College should join with a Merit or above and recommendation from their course team, and have shown suitable progress in English and Maths before joining the course.
Any student under 18, who does not have GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 at the start of the course, will be required to sit those subjects alongside their main programme.
This course will give you the skills and confidence to embark on a rewarding career within the Uniformed Public Services Sector -; Some students who achieve a Merit/Recommendation (when combined with a successful completion of GCSE English Language and Mathematics) will have the opportunity to attend the BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in Uniformed Protective Services. You could also enter into a uniformed service via application route or employment.
You will be assessed via coursework, projects, essays, practical tasks and reports. We will also monitor your progress through observation and witness statements. Your coursework will be mainly written assignments based around your units. You will also be practically assessed as you take part in various physical activities.
You will be required to purchase some equipment for this course, (Financial assistance is available, this will be discussed further at your interview).
Kit Package (Clothing used weekly for leadership training, and all offsite activities) – £150
Brecon Beacons (Residential trip, 1 week in Wales) – £150
Foxlease (Overnight residential trip to New Forest) – £50