Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Course overview

This qualification is designed as a full-time, two-year programme of study for learners who want to focus on the uniformed protective services sector, with the aim of progressing to higher education to a related degree course. This qualification offers an alternative route to A levels. You will attend workshops and trips delivered by the emergency services and armed forces designed to prepare you for progression to your chosen career path.

What you’ll learn

Mandatory units of study include:

• Preparing for a Career in a Chosen Uniformed Service
• Developing Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Services
• Developing Leadership Skills
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Optional units may include:

• Mental and Physical Wellbeing
• Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Services
• Carry out Map Reading and Navigation across Open Country
• Uniformed Services Hierarchy and Routine
• Human Resources in the Uniformed Services
• The Influence of UK Government, International Organisations and the Media on the Uniformed Services
• UK Legal Systems and Uniformed Services
• Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
• Understand Conflict Management and Personal Protection
• Emergency Planning and Response in the Uniformed Services
• Collaboration between Uniformed Services
• Security Procedures in the Uniformed Services
• Values and Standards
• ICT in the Uniformed Services

Kit

As a Uniformed Public Services learner you will be required to wear Coventry College kit at all times. More information regarding price and purchasing will be provided during Open Events, interviews or enrolment. You can also visit our online store.

Facilities

You will have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the Alan Higgs Centre, including 3G outdoor pitches, 3G indoor dome pitch, strength and conditioning gyms, 50 metre Olympic swimming pool and analysis rooms.

At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or maths or Level 2 qualification at Merit or above plus English/maths at Grade 4 or equivalent.