NCFE Level 1 and Level 2.
The course is portfolio based and comprises of: for Level 1 seven units completed over two years and for level 2 eight units over one year. The course will give you hands-on learning experience and firsthand knowledge of the uniformed services. The course team, with its professional experience of working in the uniformed services, offers excellent, practical work related tuition, complemented by interesting visits and presentations from visiting speakers.
Students are encouraged to take control of their own learning, through a supportive, encouraging, adult environment. Every student is given the opportunity to reach the required standard of physical fitness to increase their chances in the highly competitive entry system for the services. Above all, students find out from the services themselves about the attitudes and aptitudes that they need. Past students have attended recruitment residentials with the Royal Navy at Faslane and have gained entry into the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
We have established excellent relationships with the services and they are generous in the time and help they give us. We have had visits to the Fire Service, Police, the Army at Albermarle, RAF Boulmer and the Royal Marines at RMR Tyne. Speakers from the services are regular visitors and have given invaluable help and advice to students.
Level 1 students study 7 Units
Level 2 Students study 8 Units
Investigate employment in the uniformed services
Explore aspects of physical fitness
Develop team working and problem solving skills
Show an understanding of health safety and hygiene
Carry out map reading and navigation
Follow Service Routine
Undertake adventurous outdoor activities
Organise and Participate in Competitive Team Sports (Level 2 Only)
Provide an opportunity for candidates with an interest in a uniformed service to explore this area of employment in a practical way
Provide informed and prepared potential recruits for a variety of uniformed services.
Develop candidates skills and personal qualities in preparation for all areas of employment
Provide a basis for further study and motivation towards career development.
Provide an opportunity for candidates to develop problem-solving skills.
No formal qualifications, however it is preferable that learners have at least GCSE grade E in English and Maths.
Interview
Selection process
Students need to be capable of undertaking a programme of physical fitness
The course also requires a high level of discipline
Additional Subjects and Qualifications:
Key Skills in Communications
Numeracy
First Aid
What could I do next?
NCFE Preparation for the Uniformed Services Level 2 or 3
BTEC National Diploma in Public Services
College
Employment in Uniformed Services
