NCFE Level 3 National Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services | Furness College

NCFE Level 3 National Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

The Police, Fire and Rescue and Armed Forces make a vital contribution to the country's safety and you could play an important part in society, by working towards a career in the Uniformed Services. By enrolling on a Uniformed Service course at Furness College, you will develop your physical fitness alongside your team-working and leadership skills to help you to find your dream role in a wide variety of different Uniformed Service organisations and progression routes.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

You will study units in the following areas:

Prepare for a Career in a Chosen Uniformed Service
Develop Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Develop Leadership Skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Emergency Planning and Response in the Uniformed Services
Understand the Impact of War and Conflict on the Uniformed Services
Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Services
Volunteering in the Uniformed Services
Crime Scene Investigation
Routine and Hierarchy
Map Reading and Navigation
Land Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Values and Standards
Understand Conflict Management and Personal Protection

How long is the course?

Full-time over 2 years.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Programme Specification

This course will prepare you for an exciting career in the Uniformed Services. Engagement in this programme will develop your skills, knowledge and competency to enhance the opportunities for successful progression to employment in the sector.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and mathematics.

You will be required to attend an interview.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

This programme can lead to progression to further studies at university and into a wide range of careers within the uniformed public services. • Police • Royal Navy • Royal Air Force • British Army • Fire Service • HM Prison Service • Coastguard • Ambulance Service

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Student Profile

Harvey-Jo Cunningham

Harvey-Jo Cunningham, who joined Furness College from Chetwynde School, hopes to be a Police Inspector or Firearms Officer. He said: “I love the community feel on the course and the teachers at college are really supportive and it fills you with hope for the future. I want to work hard in the police force and I want to build good relations in my community and have people know they can come to me.”