Uniformed Public Services Level 2

This vocational qualification is designed for individuals passionate about serving their communities through roles in the uniformed public service sectors. Whether you are aiming for a future in the police, fire and rescue, ambulance services, the armed forces or other public service career, this course offers a hands-on learning experience

Our public services course aims to build practical skills, knowledge and insight into the public services sector, with a particular focus on uniformed services such as the police, fire and rescue and armed forces.

The Uniformed Public Services course offers you a great insight into life as a member of the Police, Fire Brigade, Royal Navy or Army, Royal Air Force and other services such as Paramedics. Teamwork, fitness and leadership form the foundation of the course where you will take part in fitness sessions, adventure activities, drills and exercises to prepare you for life in some of the most physically demanding and vital job roles there are. Work experience opportunities include placements in local youth organisations, schools and events with the RAF, Royal Marines and the Army.

Learners will take part in fitness sessions and adventurous activities and exercises as well as studying law, government and citizenship. Criminology, war and conflict and current affairs are also studied. Teamwork, fitness and leadership skills also form a part of the course. This is a programme that will see you challenged physically through a series of fitness sessions and adventurous activities.

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.

Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

Successful students may progress onto the next level in their chosen subject, into employment or an apprenticeship, or, after a level 3 qualification, to Higher Education at the University Centre Grimsby or other other University.

Potential careers include: Armed and Emergency services, Coaching, Nursing, Outdoor Education Instructors, Teaching and Coaching.