Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

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School

Public Services

Campus

Quarry Hill Campus

Department

Public Services

Develop the skills you need to pursue a career as a police officer, firefighter, soldier, or prison officer with this exciting course. You’ll boost your confidence by taking part in a wide range of trips and work experience.

Course Information

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Students on this course will develop the self-discipline, communication,
problem-solving, and teamwork skills required to succeed in uniformed service
careers. You will complete practical assessment including taking part in the
mock crime scenes and pre entry fitness tests and training. You will also
receive tutorials that focus on topics such as knife crime, drug awareness,
healthy relationships and Hate crime.


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’re in year 11 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career this course is for you. This course prepares learners for the step up to the Level 3 Diploma so that you can progress to university, a police apprenticeship or a higher-level apprenticeship. All learners will also study GCSE English and/or Maths as part of your studies.

Units / Modules

  • Investigate Employment Opportunities in the Uniformed Services
  • Well-Being and Physical Fitness for the Uniformed Services
  • Team Working Skills in the Uniformed Services
  • Developing Self-Discipline for the Uniformed Services
  • Health and Safety in the Uniformed Services
  • Participate in Adventurous Activities
  • Explore Volunteering and Volunteering Opportunities

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
  • Progress into the public services industry through volunteering

Trips & Opportunities

During 2019/2020 the public service students had a wide range of 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. We had visits from prison officers to speak about their roles. We had students that visited Royal Marine Commando Training Centre in Lymptone and 6 learners also had the opportunity to visit Auschwitz with the Holocuast Educational Trust.|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.

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Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at grade 2 including English and maths.

Career Progression

Progression may include a Level 2 qualification, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

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Course Details

Duration

1 Year

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

18/09/2023

Course Code

73135-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

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Course Facts

History

English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.

Labour Market

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

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