The NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services qualification is designed to provide informed and prepared potential recruits for the Uniformed Services, defined as the Army, Navy, RAF, Police, Fire and Prison Service. 

It will enable learners to prepare to make a recruitment application or provide a basis for further study and progression towards the entry qualification of a specific service. 

This qualification will

 • focus on the study of the uniformed services 

• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge 

 • provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills. 

The objectives of this qualification are to provide learners with: 

• an understanding of the uniformed public services sector 

• the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the uniformed services 

• the opportunity to investigate volunteering roles and the transferable workplace skills volunteering can provide • the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview 

• an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role 

• an understanding of the importance of health and hygiene for those in uniformed service roles 

• the opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services, eg team work, communication, problem solving, navigation and drill.

COURSE OVERVIEW

The BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services are looking for motivated, educated and driven students who are interested in the various fast-paced careers within the Uniformed Public Services Sector.

This course will allow you to experience many aspects of the uniformed public services which may then help you decide what organisation you want to apply for on the successful completion of the Extended Diploma. You can continue your studies on the Public Services HNC/D course, also delivered at NPTC GROUP.