This course is designed to prepare you and point you in the right direction to achieve quality employment in the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Marines.
You will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of personal responsibility
and motivation throughout this course to a standard expected of military
personnel. You will develop your leadership skills and learn to take the
initiative and become more proactive in how you manage your work.
There will be visits to military establishments to give you an insight into the work of the Armed Services. There will be day trips, as well as a number of residential trips lasting anything between one night to four nights away from home. Although the course is practically based you will need to build a portfolio of work to support your course.
You will study 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units:
- Preparing for Employment in the uniformed services
- Physical fitness
- Develop Leadership skills
- Advanced Map reading and navigation
- Adventurous activities
- Service routine and Heirarchy
This is a Study Programme for students who are 16-18 years of age.
To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
OR
A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies. To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
- Uniform
- Educational Visits
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below
and complete a bursary application form.
https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans
Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them
for practice at home and in your future career.
Military standards of attendance and punctuality are expected. You will be tutored by ex-military personnel who have a wide range of experience, and who will expect a lot of you. You will be expected to take up the opportunity to undertake work experience and/or residential experiences (up to 5 days) across all four services while you are on the course.
Are you aged 16-18?
Study programmes are
full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:
- A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
- Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
- English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C) in English and maths (Grade 4 or above)
- Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips
This is potentially a three year programme dependant on student's readiness to enter into the Military. Some students enter into the military at this point. Those who are not quite ready can progress onto Level 3 Diploma in Military preparation for a further year. If they are still not ready they can then go onto the extended Diploma. All courses carry UCAS points.
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If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.
If you are aged 19+, you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (which is available for this course).
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
Fee : £1987.00
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form