National Award, Certificate and Diploma in Public Services, Level 3

This course is designed for individuals with a long-term ambition to develop a career with the Uniformed Services: army, marines, air force, police, fire service, prison service or ambulance services. It will help you gain necessary skills and knowledge and prepare both physically and mentally for entering the services.

• Government, Policies and the Public Services
• Team Leadership in the Uniformed Public Services
• Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services
• Team Development in Public Services
• Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services
• Physical Preparation and Fitness for the Uniformed Services
• International Perspectives for the Uniformed Public Services
• Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
• Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
• Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
• Crime and its Effects on Society
• The Planning for and Management of Major Incidents
• Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
• Uniformed Public Services Employment 
• Understanding the Criminal Justice system and Police Powers
• Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment
• Diversity and the Public Services

5 GCSEs at grades C or above or an equivalent level 2 qualification including English and Maths

2 years for Certificate and Diploma 

1 year for Award

To be advised at interview

Classroom activities, practical exercises, educational visits and residential activities

Higher education courses

Entry to the following careers (subject to meeting services entry requirements): Prison Officer, Tank Crew, Royal Marines, Air Frame Technician, Police control staff, Ambulance Pool Relief Technician & Navy - are just a few of the careers our students have progressed to.

• Coursework with a Key Skills portfolio integrated to main coursework
• assessments

Materials fee £250