Uniformed Services Extended Diploma Level 3

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You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

This course is designed to stretch you both academically and physically and prepare you for your future career in the uniformed services.

You will study the NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services, which will allow you to explore a variety of uniformed public services and the job opportunities each one presents. This is achieved through academic study, exposure to serving members of the uniformed public services and participating in a variety of practical and physical activities which at times will emulate industry standards. An emphasis on personal development is key to you successfully completing the course. Throughout the course you will be challenged to enable you to achieve your maximum potential and ensure you have the correct skillset required when entering the uniformed public services.

You will have regular opportunities to work practically the Norfolk Police, Prison Service, Norfolk Fire and Rescue, Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. You will also observe trials at the Magistrates' and Crown courts, visit the Norfolk Police training facility, complete simulated crime scene investigation and major incident planning with the Norfolk Resilience Forum.

We have regular guest speakers which include the Probation Service, Crown Prosecution Service, Senior CSI, Senior Investigating Officers, Norfolk Police specialist teams (firearms, drones) and the East of England Ambulance Trust, including the Air Ambulance. During the second year you will take part in an expedition, which has previously been to the Lake District with the Outward Bound Trust, which brings together all the skills and qualities you have developed over the two years.

We have made substantial investment in our facilities for sport, outdoor leadership, and uniformed services programmes to provide realistic and state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and training.

• 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
• Understanding discipline in the uniformed services
• Map reading and navigation across open country
• Understanding conflict management and personal protection

• Telecommunications in the uniformed services
• Influence of UK government, international organisations and the media on the uniformed services
• Emergency planning and response in the uniformed services
• Understanding the impact of war and conflict on the uniformed services
• Outdoor and adventurous expeditions
• Uniformed services hierarchy and routine
• UK legal systems and uniformed services
• Crime scene investigation

Academic requirements:

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and maths.

Additional requirements:

• Completion of an online Easton Applicant Information Form
• Two references (one from your school teacher, and the other can be from a sports coach, cadet leader, or another teacher)
• Attend a face to face interview with a member of the Uniformed Services lecturing team
• Completion of a Pre-Enrolment Task, to provide an indication into your academic ability and attitudes towards learning
• Attend a Curriculum Taster Day (various dates available across the academic year)
• All steps must be completed prior to any course enrolment.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve UCAS points which allow progression onto Higher Education. You may also choose to progress into uniformed services related employment or an apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You:-

Previous students have been successful in joining the police service as constables, civilian staff and volunteers, becoming wholetime firefighters and probation officers, as well as serving in His Majesty’s prison service. Students have also been successful in pursuing military careers in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and British Army to name just a few!

The course leans well, however, to many other careers in the public sector, including the wider criminal justice system, local council and government. All jobs where you can make a difference and have a positive impact on society and your community.