Or Application Form & Reference Form to be returned to Student Services
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and public sector services, for example, police, emergency fire services, security, prison services or the armed services.
Aims and objectives of this qualification.
The qualification aims to provide learners with:.
- an understanding of the uniformed public services sector
- the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the uniformed services
- The opportunity to investigate volunteering roles and the transferable workplace skills volunteering can provide
- the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview
- an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role
- an understanding of the importance health and hygiene for those in uniformed service role
- The opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services e.g. teamwork, communication, problem solving, navigation and drill
You will study the following:
Core units:
- Unit 01 Investigate employment in the uniformed services
- Unit 02 Physical fitness for the uniformed services
- Unit 03 Develop team working and problem solving skills
- Unit 04 Health & Safety in uniformed services
- Unit 05 Health & hygiene in the uniformed services
- Unit 06 Follow uniformed service routine
- Unit 07 Exploring equality and diversity for the uniformed services
- Unit 08 Carry out map reading and navigation
- Unit 12 Explore volunteering and volunteering opportunities
Relevant Level 1 qualification or minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above preferably including English and Maths.
Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or satisfactory reference.
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 £70 Educational visits £50 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. N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2021
Each candidate is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of 100% of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit. Learning outcomes and assessment criteria specify what each candidate has to achieve.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include, where relevant:
- candidate's proof of work
- assessor observation — completed observational checklists and related action plans
- witness testimony
- practical observations
- worksheets
- assignments/projects/reports
- record of professional discussion
- record of oral and written questioning
- candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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 A* - C (grade 4 or above) in English and maths
- Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips
This course can be a stepping stone for successful candidates towards entering initial employment as, for example, a police community support officer, an army soldier or a Royal Air Force airman/woman. Entry to any of the public or private uniformed services, further education. Opportunities exist to progress onto the Edexcel National Diploma in Public Services.
Explore potential careers via Career Match — it provides current local data on wages and employment prospects.
You could progress to these Wirral Met courses:
Apply Now
Starting 2nd September 2024 - Ending - 27th June 2025
REF K020Q001
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:
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.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
