Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade 4 or above to include English and Maths.
Details
A mixture of units to meet the guided learning hours recommended to gain this qualification. The course has practical and theory assessments.
Topics on this course include:
• Careers in a chosen uniformed service
• Values and Standards
• Leadership skills
• Physical fitness
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Uniformed service hierarchy
• Map reading and Navigation
• Telecommunications
• Emergency planning and response
• Sports Coaching
• Land based and Outdoor adventurous activities
• Water based and Outdoor adventurous activities
• Understanding discipline
• Working in partnership
You will be expected to join our FREE gym and take part in extra curriculum activities such as voluntary work and local sporting activities.
This Level 3 course is designed as a two-year study programme but there is an option to undertake a Certificate qualification in one year instead.
Work Experience
There is no specific work experience required or undertaken for this course however, you will obtain the skills and knowledge that you need in order to progress into a career in the Public Services.
Progression
Upon completion of this course, you have a have a number of options to choose from. If you wish to continue your studies, this course provides UCAS points in the range of 120-360 - which can help with entry to higher education or provide enough on its own depending on the degree/course chosen and institution.
Alternatively, if you think it's time to enter employment, there is a range of possible careers you can pursue such as: Army, Navy, RAF, Royal Marines, Fire and Rescue Services and Police, Public Services Sector, or an Apprenticeship.
