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Uniformed Public Services
Uniformed Public Services
Level 2
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Get ready for a career in the uniformed public services! This course is designed to help you develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to work in roles such as the police, armed forces, or emergency services.
You’ll have access to unique opportunities like riot training with the police, and introductions to the Marines and RAF. You'll develop your fitness, take part in practical activities and gain hands-on experience and insights that prepare you for employment or a Level 3 qualification.
What you’ll learn
This course is a comprehensive introduction to life in the public services sector. You’ll develop crucial public service skills, find out about employment and different careers, and improve your fitness.
You’ll covers a range of topics, such as:
- Public service skills
- Public services fitness
- Expedition and navigation skills
- Employment in uniformed public services
Thanks to our strong links with local public services, you’ll have the chance to participate in real-world training exercises, such as riot control with the police and workshops with the Marines and RAF.
Additionally, our enrichment opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, are among the best in the South West, offering you the chance to build your leadership and teamwork skills.
By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared for a Level 3 qualification or a career in uniformed public services.
Highlights
You can look forward to:
- Trips, including an outdoors-based residential trip
- Work experience, such as ‘Look at Life with the Army’ weeks
- Guest speakers and industry insights from services, including the police, fire and rescue, the RAF, and the Royal Marines
- Completing the Duke of Edinburgh award
Assessment
Assessment will be coursework based, and include a combination of assignments, presentations and practical sessions.
Anything else?
At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.
You’ll also take part in continual professional development (CPD) and complete the college’s Which Three Skills programme to develop skills like communication, teamwork, resilience and more.
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Typical Entry Criteria
Three GCSE subjects at Grade 3 and above:
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
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Upon completion, you may move on to the Level 3 course in uniformed public services or a relevant apprenticeship.
Shortlist and Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Sport and uniformed public service courses can lead to a wealth of exciting opportunities and prepare you for a life of responsibility.
Sport and Physical Activity
The sport and recreation industry is an increasingly popular area of study, providing employment opportunities in sports development, sports coaching, fitness and related areas. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a range of practical and theory modules, learning from industry experts.
Uniformed Public Services
GC offers a wide range of real emergency service and armed forces experiences as part of the uniformed public services course. This has led to many former students going on to join the emergency services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Service) and the armed forces (Army, RAF or the Royal Navy) upon successful completion of their course.
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