Physical Preparation for Entry to the Uniformed Protective Services Level 2
NCFE Award/Certificate
This course is ideal if you are looking to develop skills to explore a career in the public and uniformed services.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
Being part of the protective services can be both exciting and challenging at times. This course has been designed to challenge you to become our next police officers, fire fighters and ambulance crew members.
This is a hands-on course. You will participate in a number of command and control practices, crime scene investigations, outdoor activities, navigation and expeditions to acquire and nurture core skills required in the uniform service.
You will evolve your team work, communication, professional, technical and physical skills that will be transferable to your role within the public and uniformed services and allow you to excel within the industry.
You will be presented with the opportunity to visit both military and emergency services to get a first-hand experience of what it is like to work within this fast paced industry.
Being part of the protective services can be both exciting and challenging at times. This course has been designed to challenge you to become our next police officers, fire fighters and ambulance crew members.
You will evolve your team work, communication, professional, technical and physical skills that will be transferable to your role within the public and uniformed services and allow you to excel within the industry.
This is a hands-on course. You will participate in a number of command and control practices, crime scene investigations, outdoor activities, navigation and expeditions to acquire and nurture core skills required in the uniform service.
You will be presented with the opportunity to visit both military and emergency services to get a first-hand experience of what it is like to work within this fast paced industry.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Uniformed Protective Services (Emergency / Military Strands) Level 3
Leadership, Navigation and Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3
Leadership, Navigation and Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3
This course is a great choice and an excellent stepping stone if you are enthusiastic about a career in uniform protective services. It is also ideal for preparing learners for progression to Level 3 course of study. The course is dedicated to skill development and preparation for next steps, supporting career journeys in the police, health service, fire service and armed forces.
There are no formal exams throughout this course. You will be heavily assessed on your ability to demonstrate skills and behaviours through observations and completion of logbooks and diaries.
Students will be required to have a Kirklees College UPS uniform to participate on this course. This can be purchased from gbkits.co.uk
If you are worried about the cost of this kit then students can apply for support via the student bursary scheme.
If you are worried about the cost of this kit then students can apply for support via the student bursary scheme.
Why work in the Public & Uniformed Services Industry?
Employment in Public Services roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Public & Uniformed Services Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Public & Uniformed Services Industry
Considered a career in the Public & Uniformed Services?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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