Sport and Uniformed Services Level 1
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Description
This course provides suitable qualifications for school leavers interested in a career in any of the uniformed services, eg ambulance, fire, police, armed services. It is also appropriate for adult learners interested in a career in the uniformed services.
The NCFE Foundation Certificate is equivalent to NVQ level 1 (or 2 GCSE grades d to G) and accredited by NCFE.
Units assessed via portfolios of evidence include: Investigating Work Activities; Physical Fitness; Team Work; Personal Health and Well Being; Essential Map Reading and Navigation; Personal Safety and Protection; Competitive Sports; Adventurous Activities
The NCFE Certificate (Preparation for Entry to the Outdoor Industry) gives st…
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This course provides suitable qualifications for school leavers interested in a career in any of the uniformed services, eg ambulance, fire, police, armed services. It is also appropriate for adult learners interested in a career in the uniformed services.
The NCFE Foundation Certificate is
equivalent to NVQ level 1 (or 2 GCSE grades d to G) and accredited
by NCFE.
Units assessed via portfolios of evidence include: Investigating
Work Activities; Physical Fitness; Team Work; Personal Health and
Well Being; Essential Map Reading and Navigation; Personal Safety
and Protection; Competitive Sports; Adventurous Activities
The NCFE Certificate (Preparation for Entry to the Outdoor
Industry) gives students the opportunity to experience various
aspects of the outdoor industry. It includes the following unit
criteria: Identify opportunities for vocational development and
employment within the outdoor industry; Develop a personal
effectiveness profile and action plan; Participate in the delivery
of an outdoor activity session
The First Certificate in Public Services is accredited by Edexcel.
Units include: Introduction to the Public Services; Introduction to
Public Services Skills; Fitness and Lifestyle for Public Services;
Citizenship in the Public Services; The Individual and Society;
Security and the Public Services.
You will also study for a Key Skills certificate in IT in year
1.
All students will take physical training to help increase fitness
levels to ensure they can pass a Uniformed Services fitness test.
This will include running, circuit training and fitness training in
a weights room. There will also be many opportunities to
participate in team activities.
Visits to Service establishments include: Local Fire, Police,
Ambulance Stations; Police Firearms, Wymondham Police HQ;
Colchester Garrison (Army); Wayland Prison; RAF Marham; Commando
Training Centre Royal Marines; HMS Bristol, Portsmouth; HMS
Belfast
All students will periodically take part in overnight exercises at,
for example, RAF West Raynham, Thetford Forest, Thorpe Woodland and
local areas. This will include the Go Ape High Ropes course.
Other Opportunities include: Adventure training - a week's
adventure training is held each year in places such as Wales;
Visiting Service speakers; Inter-group competitions; You will also
have the opportunity to take the Duke of Edinburgh course.
Find out more about our uniformed services courses here
End Qualification:
NCFE Foundation Certificate (Preparation
for Entry to the Uniformed Services Certificate)
NCFE Certificate (Preparation for Entry to the Outdoor
Industry)
First Certificate in Public Services
Functional Skills Certificates in ICT
PSD award.
Entry Requirements:
Interview required
No formal qualifications are required for this course. However a good standard of literacy and numeracy, supported by a general education is essential. More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement; this is likely to include experience of paid and/or unpaid employment.
Assessment:
To qualify for the NCFE qualifications you will need to complete a portfolio of evidence for all unit work, which are assessed regularly. To qualify for Edexcel qualifications students need to complete assignments and grades are awared for each unit at pass, merit or distinction.
Progression from this course:
Students who successfully qualify for the NCFE Foundation Certificate will be eligible, subject to interview, to progress onto the First Diploma in Public Services course, or the NCFE Intermediate (Preparation for Entry to the Uniformed Services) course.
Locations:
King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE, Cambridge Campus (Milton) - CB24 6DB
Duration:
1 Year
Start times:
September 2013
How to Apply:
Please apply online using the general college application form
Course Costs:
All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.
All students are expected to pay an initial £60 start-up fee that covers a course t-shirt, 2 PT shirts and shorts, and a 24 hour outdoor induction visit. Additional costs come from forces visits and adventure training in the region of £200 over the academic year.
Additional Information:
If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)
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