Are you considering a career in the uniformed public services?
This ourse is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for roles in the armed forces, police, fire and rescue services, and other public service sectors. It combines practical and theoretical learning, helping you to understand the expectations and requirements of working in these essential fields.
Throughout the programme, you’ll cover a range of topics including Teamwork, Communication Skills, Health and Fitness, Navigation, and Equality and Diversity. You’ll also have direct contact with various uniformed public services through presentations, visits, and activities. Past experiences include spending a day with the Royal Marines, drill and radio exercises with the Army, visits to local fire stations, and role-playing as a casualty for paramedic assessments.
In addition to classroom learning, you’ll engage in physical training and adventurous activities that mirror the demands of public service roles. You’ll develop leadership, problem-solving, and map-reading skills, and take part in volunteering to enhance your social responsibility and community awareness.
The course includes exciting, hands-on opportunities such as:
• Investigation of employment opportunities in the uniformed services.
• Participation in physical fitness activities.
• Leadership and teamwork development through practical challenges.
• Map reading and navigation exercises.
• Uniformed services routine experience, including drill and military training.
• Volunteering within a chosen organisation.
• Interaction with serving staff from various public services.
• A range of adventurous activities.
This course not only prepares you for direct entry into the uniformed services but also provides a pathway to further study, including Level 3 Uniformed Public Services or Criminology courses. For those looking to join the armed forces or public services directly, this programme will help you build the foundational skills required for selection processes, including physical and academic tests.
This course is available at:
Eastleigh College
Fareham College
Fareham
Eastleigh
