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.
Modules may include:
The course also includes trips and visits, examples of which include an Army training camp and a Fire brigade training venue.
Please Note
Extended Diplomas are delivered as two one year programmes:
Year 1 - Subsidiary Diploma
Year 2 - Diploma/Extended Diploma
Students are expected to satisfactorily complete the Subsidiary programme prior to being considered appropriate for a year 2 qualification.
University or to recruitment within the uniformed public services.
Through a combination of theory and practical work e.g. leadership, teamwork skills and drills.
The course is assessed through a variety of assignments and projects. These include written and practical work, sports and fitness tasks and presentations, amongst other things.
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Higher Education study, University
8-10 hours of self directed study is expected for students to be successful on this course.
Public Services
You need to have an interest in the uniformed public services and a willingness to take part in both practical and theory based activities. Learners should have at least 4 GCSEs at 4-5 (C) or above, usually including English, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Literacy, OR a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject at a merit or distinction grade. Maths GCSE at a grade 3 (D) or above would be beneficial. You will also need to bring a reference from a teacher or employer. You may be required to have a CRB check in relation to work experience within the sector.
Cadet experience is desirable.
Level 2 English GCSE at 4-5 (C) or above
Level 2 Maths GCSE at 4-5 (C) or above.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:
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.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.