These qualifications aim to provide learners with:

• an understanding of the uniformed public services sector
• the opportunity to investigate career opportunities in the uniformed services
• the ability to prepare for a recruitment interview
• an understanding of the personal commitment and fitness requirements needed to be employed in a uniformed service role
• an understanding of the external organisations that impact on and influence the work of the uniformed services
• an understanding of how uniformed services organisations respond in emergency situations
• the opportunity to understand and develop the skills and qualities needed to work in a range of uniformed services eg leadership skills, coaching skills, conflict management, personal protection, teamwork, communication, navigation, drill.

Modules studied may include:

• Careers in the public services
• Leadership and teamwork
• Physical fitness
• Land navigation
• Emergency planning

Use of gym, sport, MoD and outdoor facilities. 

5 GCSEs A* - C including English Language and Maths (or equivalent) or relevant Level 2 qualification - Public Services

• The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
• Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
• Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
• Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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• Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
• Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.