Useful Information
Mode of study:Full Time
Level:3
Duration:2 Years
Awarding/validation body:NCFE
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Course Overview
This course is a brilliant option for students who are seeking to further develop their skills and knowledge in preparation for a career within the emergency services, Police, Fire services, Armed Forces and Security work. You will cover a range
of topics including crime and the impact on society, behaviour in the employment sector, sports and recreational activities, responding to incidents.
You will also benefit from external trips and camps where you develop your map and compass skills, team work skills and leadership skills which are all integral to the uniformed services.
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Course Highlights
During this course you will have the opportunity to get
involved with a wide range of external activities including:
- Camps, trips, visits and scenario days
- Excellent links with the MoD and other services to give
you relevant information and experience
- Guest speakers coming in to the College to pass on their
experience and knowledge of uniformed services
- Interesting and relevant seminars
- You will be taught by industry experienced teachers from
a range of uniformed services based backgrounds who will pass on their
knowledge to help give you an in depth understanding of what a career in the
uniformed services is like.
You will study:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Law
- Political science
- Leadership
- Citizenship
- Forensic science
- Business management
- Public services management
- Command and control
- Responding to emergency
- Uniformed services rules regulations and
discipline
- Land base activities: Rock climbing, shooting, Archery,
camping, Hiking
- Fitness: regular beep testing, 1.5 mile run, push ups,
situps, chin ups etc
Health and lifestyle
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
This course will support in applying for higher education or with progressing into a career across a range of uniformed and non-uniformed public services including: Armed forces (Army, Navy, Royal Air force), Police, UK Border agency, Fire services, Prison services, security, dog handling, Immigration.
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Assessment
This course is ideal if you enjoy course work and is
particularly attractive to those who prefer modular based learning, outdoor
activities and fitness.
Students will be assessed via:
- Practical work
- Presentations
- Practical observations
- A portfolio of assignments
- Case studies
- Tests
There is every chance for success on these courses, which
are delivered by talented and committed staff.
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Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.
Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an
interview will always be required.
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