NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.
If you are a natural-born leader, a good communicator or enjoy being part of a highly-motivated team, you could consider a career in the Public Services. The Level 3 is a two-year course, based on practical participation and designed to help you to pass the selection processes of a number of public service organisations.
Taught within a disciplined environment, and using the excellent training facilities on campus, you will develop your leadership and teamwork skills whilst improving your physical fitness. You鈥檒l also get to take advantage of an extensive enrichment programme, with activities designed to help you to put your skills into practice (e.g. Battlefield Sports, Velodrome, Three Peaks Walk, etc.).
If you are a natural-born leader, a good communicator or enjoy being part of a highly-motivated team, you could consider a career in the Public Services. The Level 3 is a two-year course, based on practical participation and designed to help you to pass the selection processes of a number of public service organisations.
Taught within a disciplined environment, and using the excellent training facilities on campus, you will develop your leadership and teamwork skills whilst improving your physical fitness. You鈥檒l also get to take advantage of an extensive enrichment programme, with activities designed to help you to put your skills into practice (e.g. Battlefield Sports, Velodrome, Three Peaks Walk, etc.).
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Diploma
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
LT444-YP04
Course Length:
36
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
Overview
Our full-time study programmes are designed to maximise your career prospects and widen your options for further or higher study.
If you are a natural-born leader, a good communicator or enjoy being part of a highly-motivated team, you could consider a career in the Public Services. The Level 3 is a two-year course, based on practical participation and designed to help you to pass the selection processes of a number of public service organisations.
Taught within a disciplined environment, and using the excellent training facilities on campus, you will develop your leadership and teamwork skills whilst improving your physical fitness. You鈥檒l also get to take advantage of an extensive enrichment programme, with activities designed to help you to put your skills into practice (e.g. Battlefield Sports, Velodrome, Three Peaks Walk, etc.).
If you are a natural-born leader, a good communicator or enjoy being part of a highly-motivated team, you could consider a career in the Public Services. The Level 3 is a two-year course, based on practical participation and designed to help you to pass the selection processes of a number of public service organisations.
Taught within a disciplined environment, and using the excellent training facilities on campus, you will develop your leadership and teamwork skills whilst improving your physical fitness. You鈥檒l also get to take advantage of an extensive enrichment programme, with activities designed to help you to put your skills into practice (e.g. Battlefield Sports, Velodrome, Three Peaks Walk, etc.).
What You'll Learn
Your course will cover a variety of different topics, which may include:
Year 1
? Government, policies & the Public Services
? Leadership & teamwork in the Public Services
? Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services (UPS)
? Fitness testing & training for the UPS
? Citizenship, diversity & the Public Services
? Command & control in the UPS
? Physical preparation, health & lifestyle for the Public Services
? Crime & its effects on society
? Functional skills
Year 2
? Responding to emergency services incidents
? Exercise, health & lifestyle
? Functional skills
? Planning & management of major incidents
? Aspects of the legal system & law-making process
? Instructing physical activity & exercise
? Communication & technology in the UPS
? Security procedures in the Public Services
? Practical team sports
? Volunteering
We encourage our students to continue their English & maths study to Level 3
Year 1
? Government, policies & the Public Services
? Leadership & teamwork in the Public Services
? Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services (UPS)
? Fitness testing & training for the UPS
? Citizenship, diversity & the Public Services
? Command & control in the UPS
? Physical preparation, health & lifestyle for the Public Services
? Crime & its effects on society
? Functional skills
Year 2
? Responding to emergency services incidents
? Exercise, health & lifestyle
? Functional skills
? Planning & management of major incidents
? Aspects of the legal system & law-making process
? Instructing physical activity & exercise
? Communication & technology in the UPS
? Security procedures in the Public Services
? Practical team sports
? Volunteering
We encourage our students to continue their English & maths study to Level 3
How Will I Be Assessed?
You鈥檒l be asked to complete a variety of assignments for each topic - some theoretical and some practical. Many assignments require you to visit facilities and observe activities taking place.
BONUS: there are no formal exams!
We hold internal and external competitions.
BONUS: there are no formal exams!
We hold internal and external competitions.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English or Maths
I'm Interested, What Next?
You need to speak to one of our tutors before you can enrol on to this course therefore, please use the 'apply' button on this screen to register your interest. Once we have your details we will send you a text with a link to book a telephone interview. Please be aware that when a tutor calls you our number will appear as unknown/with-held/private.
Future Opportunities
After you have completed the course you could progress on to a higher education course at college or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4).
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as:
? A Health & Safety Adviser where you could earn between ?22,000 and ?35,000 a year, depending on experience.
? A Police Officer, earning between ?19,000 and ?37,000 a year, depending on your experience.
? A Civil Service Administration Office, earning between ?15,000 ad ?24,500 a year.
? A British Army Officer on up to ?52,000 depending on rank.
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as:
? A Health & Safety Adviser where you could earn between ?22,000 and ?35,000 a year, depending on experience.
? A Police Officer, earning between ?19,000 and ?37,000 a year, depending on your experience.
? A Civil Service Administration Office, earning between ?15,000 ad ?24,500 a year.
? A British Army Officer on up to ?52,000 depending on rank.
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to publicservices@boltoncc.ac.uk
How to Apply?
Click the 鈥楢pply鈥� button on this page.
You鈥檒l be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You鈥檒l be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience 91传媒 first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You鈥檒l benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you鈥檒l demonstrate that you鈥檙e a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you鈥檒l demonstrate that you鈥檙e a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We鈥檙e an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester鈥檚 vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We鈥檒l reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our 拢75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, caf茅 and canteen.
You鈥檒l also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We鈥檒l reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our 拢75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, caf茅 and canteen.
You鈥檒l also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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