NCFE Level 2 Entry to Uniformed Public Services

Overview

• 16-18

Details

This is a full time course which is designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed by people who want to work in the people management, public safety, security, enforcement and all uniformed public service industries.

Students will also develop a broad range of general skills including communicating with others, working in a team, problem solving and presentation skills.

Outline of skills and knowledge

Topics of study are selected from the following units:

• Public Service Skills
• Career Planning for the Public Services
• Improving Health and Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Public Services
• Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
• Citizenship, the Individual and Society
• Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace
• Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services
• Sport and Recreation in the Public Services
• Land Navigation by Map and Compass
• Law and its Impact on the Individual in Public Services
• Crime and its Effects on Society
• Community and Cultural Awareness
• Expedition Skills in Public Services
• Attending Emergency Incidents in Public Services
• Security Procedures in the Public Services
• Research in Public Services
• Volunteering in Public Services
• ICT and the Public Services

Additional courses of study offered:

Functional Skills in English or GCSE English and Maths (dependant on entry requirements being met).

What have students who have taken this course in the past progressed to?

Level 3 Public Services

How will I learn?

Through a combination of theory and practical work e.g. drills and leadership skills.

How will I be assessed?

On-going assessment throughout the course in addition to this you will have a number of assignments and project to work on.

Equipment and other costs

• You will be expected to pay for a College T Shirts on enrolment as the course requires you to be in uniform. Price TBC on enrolment.
• Outdoor pursuit fees (price TBC).

What qualification do I get on completing this course?

NCFE Level 2

Where have students gone to after completing this course?

NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Services

Is there additional work required by the student?

2-5 hours of self directed study per week is expected for students to be successful on this course.

What are the expected employment areas with this course?

Public Services

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

What qualifications or skills do I need to show I have before I can enrol?

You will be expected to have a standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades D-G. Ideally English and Maths will be at grade D or a functional skill at Level 1 or above. You must also have a willingness to learn and apply yourself to the course and the personal qualities to be able to work with people. You will need to provide a suitable reference from a teacher or employer. You may need to complete a CRB check in relation to work experience.

Expected prior knowledge

None

English level

English GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above. 

Mathematics level

Maths GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above. 

Support

Free Meals in FE

If you are aged between 16 and 18 on 31st August (the year you start your studies) and received free school meals when you were at school, you may be eligible to receive a free meal at College. For more information on free school meals, click here.

Further Education Fees (16-18)

All our Further Education (FE) courses (Entry to Level 3) are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August (the year you start your studies). For a few courses you may be expected to contribute towards the cost of specialist materials and resources. However, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the College’s Learner Support Fund. You should apply for any such financial support as soon as you have been offered a place.

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn. 

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study.  Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

• Aged 20 and over
• Considered a home student for fee purposes
• Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency  or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
• Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

 You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

• on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

• all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
• any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
• childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
• students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
• childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
• childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list.  You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.

Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19

The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.

For further information click here.

For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here.