Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services

This Level 3 course is designed to further develop students incorporating more theoretical aspects of the uniformed public services; including policy development, law, citizenship and diversity while continuing to develop teamwork, problem solving and personal fitness.

It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working at Level 2. You will also need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English, Maths and Science or equivalent. Prior experience of taking part in outdoor adventure activities is desired and a commitment to the participation in outdoor adventure activities is essential. Learners will be expected to have a basic level of fitness and work towards public service fitness requirements.

• Government, policies and the public services
• Leadership and teamwork
• Citizenship, diversity and the public services
• Physical preparation, health and lifestyle
• Understand the impact of war, conflict and terrorism
• Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
• Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities
• Skills for water-based outdoor and adventurous activities
• Crime and its effects on society
• Command and control
• Planning and management of major incidents
• Environmental policies and practices
• Land navigation by map and compass
• Employment in the uniformed public services
• Exercise, health and lifestyle

Functional Skills
You will also work towards nationally recognised functional qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.

This Level 3 qualification gives you the opportunity to enter employment in the uniformed public services sector or to progress to Higher Education in Public Services or onto university specific courses. Also on offer is the Level 3 Diploma in Public Services a 1 year programme (1.5 A-levels) following the same academic and practical pathway as the 2 year Level 3 programme.

How To Apply