L2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services - No L2 Entitlement

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Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

Course Code

DP2PSA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

NCFE

About the course

The Level 2 Diploma is a specialist practical and vocational qualification. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations,activities and demands. The course is designed to give you an insight into the practicalities and realities of working within a public service organisation. The course has a range of diverse and challenging topic areas offering an introduction to the skills you will need when working in the public sector.

Career options

Successful completion will allow you to progress onto a more advanced course such as the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Serivces or other Level 3 qualification.

Recent students have secured places on degree courses in sociology, crime and psychology, law, outdoor and adventure activities and health and social care.

Potential careers:

Soldier
Coastguard
Detective
Dog Handler
Emergency Services
Control Room Operator
Firefighter
Marines
Navy
Police
Prison Officer
RAF
Security Officer

Course Content - What will I learn?

Learners will get to study a variety of different units which is designed to give learners a perspective on the different entry routes into a variety of services. The curriculum is designed to develop the necessary skills to support learners transition into the services. Units will include: Investigate Employment in the Uniformed Services Physical Fitness for the Uniformed Services Develop Team Working and Problem Solving Skills Health and Safety in the uniformed services Health and hygiene in the uniformed services Follow uniformed service routine Exploring equality and diversity for the uniformed services Explore the use of telecommunication in the uniformed services Explore volunteering and volunteering opportunities

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