Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Services

This challenging course will develop the practical knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare students for their chosen career in the uniformed services. This course is designed to suit students who are ambitious, dedicated and career focused. Students will develop a variety of personal and academic skills which are important for a wide range of careers from the blue light services to the armed forces. Students must be fully committed, reliable and punctual, and have a strong work ethic.

Internal progression from a Level 2 Diploma qualification with a distinction grade. For external applicants a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4.  For both types of applicants, students must have either Maths or English at grade 4.

A keen interest in uniformed services, fitness, teamwork, current affairs, and the theoretical aspects of the services’ activities is essential. 100% effort, punctuality and attendance are required. There is an emphasis on discipline, physical fitness, and teamwork. In addition, students will complete assignments which will develop their academic writing and time management skills. Throughout the course there will be a strong emphasis on academic development and also a focus on developing personal skills and leadership through adventurous activities, including land-based adventurous activities and overnight expeditions.

There are several units that you will cover on this course including:

• Prepare for a career in a chosen service
• Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the services
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
• Crime scene investigation
• Emergency planning and response
• Understand the impact of war and conflict
• Develop leadership skills

Course highlights

Our expert teachers will, where possible, provide students with opportunities to participate in a range of practical and theory-based activities such as an army residential visit, recruitment theory testing, armed forces training days, competitions and access to external providers from the blue light services, cultural trips linked to the sociological curriculum and various guest speakers.

 A combination of assignments, reports, presentations, formal observations and practical assessments.

Progression in Uniformed Services Level 3 Extended Diploma

After successful completion of the Level 3 course, students will be ready to embark on a dedicated career in public services. Students may choose to join the armed forces, uphold the law as a police officer, protect communities as a firefighter, or it can open doors to diverse careers such as private security, border control or emergency management. 

Alternatively, students may wish to continue their studies at university.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk