Uniformed Services | NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services | Level 1
Why this course?
The Level 1 course enables you to gain valuable skills and work experience to progress onto further study, and move towards the career of your choice.
Being on a Level 1 course, you will receive excellent help and support from experienced tutors and teaching assistants. Working in small classes, you will notice that your self-confidence and self-esteem will grow. Level 1 also boosts your social skills and ability to get on with a variety of different people. Your study programme will also include some supported English and Maths sessions and provide a first step towards gaining qualifications.
- Northbrook College was the first FE college to offer the Combined Cadet Force (Royal Navy) cadetship
- We received the RAF platinum award for providing outstanding cadets
- Taught by expert tutors
- Guest speakers from uniformed services
The course content allows you to progress to Level 2 courses including Uniformed Services.
Start dates
| Start | |
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| September 2023 | Apply |
Entry requirements
Start at Level 1 if you have at least 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (F) or above, preferably including English and maths.
The Level 1 course enables you to gain valuable skills and work experience to progress onto further study, and move towards the career of your choice.
On successful completion, you can progress to Level 2.
Course content
This course allows you to gain an introductory qualification and develop your skills to progress to a Level 2 in Uniform Services. You will complete a work placement in your chosen area and the course content will reflect your area of interest.
All students gain valuable skills and confidence to progress onto further study.
- Preparing for employment
- Team working and problem-solving
- Understanding risk
- A place in the Combined Cadet Force
You will learn by developing skills such as fitness, teamwork, personal protection and leadership. Students will join our Combined Cadet Force (Royal Navy), an exciting adventure activity-focused programme.
You will be issued with a uniform and will take part in regular parades.
Why Northbrook College?
This course offers high levels of progression to Level 2 qualifications.
Our industry-experienced teaching staff are passionate about their areas of expertise and are committed to helping you to attain your learning goals and meet your personal aims.
We have fantastic links with industry. You will benefit from high-quality work placement opportunities in a range of settings, experiencing multiple aspects of your chosen route.
Further study
After successful completion of Level 1, you can progress to a Uniformed Services Level 2 course or a different programme of your choice.
Alternatively, you may want to seek employment or begin an apprenticeship.
Future careers:
- Armed forces
- Emergency services
- Prison service
- Border force
- Civilian support roles within all uniformed services
Course fees
Course fees
This course is free (you do not have to pay fees) if:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
- AND you are under 19 on 31 August in the year you are studying.
This course is free if you meet the following criteria:
- You may not have to pay any fees if you will be aged 19 or over when you begin this course and:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
AND
- You are in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- OR you are receiving a means tested benefit, earning less than £345 per month (take home) if you are a sole claimant or £552 a month if you have a joint claim with your partner, and are completing the course to improve your employability
- OR if you are working and earn less than £18,525 per year (gross pay)
- You will need to provide evidence and sign a declaration when you enrol.
Subsidised fees
If the above does not apply to you, you may still be eligible for a subsidised fee. For more information, please speak to our Admissions team: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
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