If you are aiming for a career in the uniformed public services, these courses offer useful pre- entry skills, knowledge and life skills necessary to achieve your goal.
You will learn about the level of fitness you need to achieve, and take part in practical fitness training sessions and leadership training. You will also study various subjects to enhance the contribution you can make to your future employment and can, for example, go on expeditions in the Peak District, study citizenship and take map reading.
Elaine Pears
Successful National Diploma students may choose to apply directly to one of the services or continue their studies at Higher Education level, choosing degrees such as criminology.
Uniformed Public Services tutors at Boston College have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with students. Lecturer Alan Brickwood served for 22 years in the Corps Royal Engineers as an Engineer Logistic Specialist, with tours of duty in countries as far afield as Canada, Cyprus and Belize. Before coming to Boston College, Alan received a commendation for his work with the Army in the Former Yugoslavia, followed by a stint working with young people who had been excluded from school.
Elaine completed her first year on the National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services with the aim of one day joining the forces.
“I really enjoyed the team work element as well as the exhibitions we had to attend. All of which really helped when putting my application in to the Army. I made a lot of good friends whilst on the course all of which have moved on to a career in the forces”.
Preparation for Entry to the Uniformed
Public Services – NCFE Level 1 Introduction to the values, demands and physical fitness requirements for employment in the Uniformed Services. ATTENDANCE: 1 year. ENTRY: Either Entry Certificate in Skills for Working Life or Life Skills or 2 GCSEs at grades D-G, plus a good school/work reference.
Uniformed Public Services
BTEC First Diploma Level 2 Developing further skills and abilities for employment in the Uniformed Services, including preparation for the selection process for the student’s chosen service. ATTENDANCE: 1 year. ENTRY: Merit or distinction at Level 1 or 4 GCSEs at grade D or above plus a good reference. Some work experience is also desirable.
Having completed her training Elaine is now packing her bags and moving to Gutersloh in Germany where she will be a part of the Royal Adjutants Corp, a part of the close support regiment.
At only 18 she has a good future ahead of her. “Boston College has been a great stepping stone and has helped me start the career I wanted. You gain great support and valuable experience. It definitely helped me”.
Uniformed Public Services
BTEC National Diploma Level 3 The course aims to prepare students to succeed in employment in the Uniformed Services, or to prepare them for Higher Education. ATTENDANCE: 2 years. ENTRY: BTEC First Diploma at merit level or higher in related subject or at least 5 GCSEs at A*-C (including English Language and Mathematics).
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UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
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