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Level 1
Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
This qualification is designed to prepare you to be a ‘potential recruit’; in any of the Uniformed Services.
It will prepare you to make a recruitment application.
It can also act as a ‘stepping stone’; to a level 2 course.
You will benefit from the expertise of teachers who also have backgrounds in the Armed Forces and other Public Services.
They will give you an insight into careers including -;
The British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Border Force, Immigration Services, Civil Services.
We have strong links with the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, and this will enable you to take part in relevant visits and activities during your course.
Fitness is also a major part of our Uniformed Services Courses, preparing you for the Armed Forces or Emergency Services selection tests you may eventually have to undertake.
You will need a good standard of English to communicate with members of the public and to write-up notes and reports. You will participate in Role plays and leadership roles within a team. You will learn personal skills which are used in the Uniformed Services.
Maths skills will be needed for map and compass work and for planning team requirements.
Examples of units covered include -;
- Investigate employment in the uniformed services
- Team working skills in the uniformed services
- Physical fitness for the Uniformed Services
- Partake in an adventurous activity
- Carry out map reading and navigation
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need a minimum of: GCSE English and Maths at grade 1 or above and two other GCSEs at grade 1 or above
Level 2 Uniformed Services, Employment, Apprenticeship
Coursework based written work and practical assessments
Students aged 16-18 will not have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment, a food allowance and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances. Students aged 19 and over will have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration or exam fees. Please note: You may be entitled to a Bursary payment to help with costs such as travel to College, trips and equipment and childcare. To qualify you must be resident in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria which will include evidence of your financial circumstances.
For further information please contact the Admissions team by emailing admissions@crawley.ac.uk or calling 01293 442200 – press option 2 for Admissions.