Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)

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Challenge yourself to excel in the uniformed services with this programme. You’ll have lots of opportunity for practical experience such as riot training and fire service fitness tests.

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Are you looking for an alternative to A-Level Law, Psychology or
Criminology?


A course that includes a wide range of assessment methods with no formal end
of year exam?


This course offers you a wide range of progression options, the Level 3
Diploma will help you prepare for your chosen career in the emergency services
or armed forces, progress to university or a higher level apprenticeship.


With the support of the immersive experiences, we will enable you to find
your dream job. These will include gathering evidence on a mock crime scene,
taking part in outdoor activities, completing entry requirement fitness tests,
visiting military barracks and supporting the emergency services with training
for major incidents. We have also had guest speakers ranging from prison
officers, police officers, firefighters and victims of crimes.


VISIT our Instagram page, @LCC_Publicservices to find out about the trips,
visits and guest speakers we have had in this week!!

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Who is this course for?

If you are looking for an alternative route to A levels without the stress of exams and want to take the next steps towards a career in the uniformed services, then this is the course for you. Study in industry-standard facilities and use our emergency services and armed forces connections to prepare you for progression to your dream job.

Units / Modules

  • Preparing for a Career in a Chosen Uniformed Service
  • Developing Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Services
  • Developing Leadership Skills
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Map Reading and Navigation across Open Country
  • Understanding the Impact of War and Conflict on the Uniformed Services
  • Crime Scene Investigation

Benefits / Skills

  • FREE travel pass, meal credit and study resources for any student eligible for the learner support fund
  • Opportunity to have part time work alongside your course with a timetable that doesn't require you to be in college from Monday to Friday
  • Opportunity to build a network within the community, emergency services and armed forces
  • Immerse yourself in emergency situations such as riots and outdoor pursuits
  • Meet active personnel to support your application and gain a great understanding of the roles you are interested in

Trips & Opportunities

Public Services students engage with a wide range of public service workers. This academic year, learners have met serving personnel from West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, Yorkshire Ambulance Service and a prison officer from Leeds Prison. Students also had the amazing opportunity to attend emergency planning exercises with Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority, and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service.

Level 3 students have had the opportunity to visit Auschwitz- Birkenau, the former German Nazi Concentration camp as part of a project with the Holocaust Education group. Two groups of learners have also taken part in the Erasmus+ project that enabled them to visit Finland for two weeks on a once in a lifetime opportunity.

|During 2018 and 2019 public service students had more than 3,000 opportunities to engage with the public services including working with West Yorkshire Police in public order training and police dog handling. Students experienced emergency planning exercises with Leeds City Council, West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority, and West Yorkshire Ambulance Service. They also visited prisons in Leeds and Preston, had guest presentations from prison officers, and completed Royal Marine and British Army assault courses.

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Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths.

Career Progression

The Level 3 qualification offers a wide range of progression opportunities. The majority of our learners apply for the West Yorkshire Police Degree Apprenticeship Scheme or apply for a range of university courses. Following completion of the course many learners have been successful with application in the Armed Forces, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Prison and Probation Service and Fire and Rescue Services across the county.


NCFE Level 3 Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services

UCAS Points:

  • Distinction*: 28
  • Distinction: 24
  • Merit: 16
  • Pass: 8

NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)

UCAS Points:

  • Distinction*: 84
  • Distinction: 72
  • Merit: 48
  • Pass: 24

NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (720)

UCAS Points:

  • Distinction*: 112
  • Distinction: 96
  • Merit: 64
  • Pass: 32

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

UCAS Points:

  • Distinction*: 168
  • Distinction: 144
  • Merit: 96
  • Pass: 48

Police Officer - As a police officer, you will uphold law and order through the detection, prevention, and investigation of criminal activity. Your role will encompass tasks such as working alongside communities, conducting patrol duties, interviewing suspects, and diffusing volatile situations. You may choose to specialise in a specific area such as drugs, child protection, fraud, or traffic. You will need to have strong communication skills including empathy, tact, and diplomacy. In addition, you will be good at solving problems and able to work well within a team.

Other careers could include:

  • Border Force Officer
  • Soldier
  • Ambulance Technician
  • Call Handler
  • Police Special Constable
  • Royal Marine Commando
  • Paramedic
  • Scene of Crime Officer
  • Probation Officer

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Course Details

Duration

1 year full-time (NCFE Diploma); 2 years full-time (Extended Diploma)

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

16/09/2024

Course Code

73139-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

Course Fee (Adult)

£2,573   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

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Course Facts

History

We are proud to be working in partnership with West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue.

Labour Market

In 2019 there were 10,269 jobs in Public Services in Leeds (Emsi).

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