Uniformed Public Services NCFE Extended Diploma

At South Devon College, our Level 3 Diploma in Public Services is designed to equip you with the character, ethos, skills, and knowledge required for a professional career in the uniformed public services. Whether you aim to join the police, fire service, armed forces, or another public service sector, this course will prepare you for a successful career dedicated to providing outstanding service to the community.

We are committed to educating and inspiring students to be the best version of themselves, grounded in the values of the uniformed public services. Throughout your studies, you'll develop the mental and physical resilience required for such a demanding career, and learn the principles of respect, responsibility, reliability, resilience, integrity, and excellence.

Phases of Study

The course will cover several key areas to develop your knowledge and practical skills:

Initial Training, Mental and Physical Resilience

Defense, Equality, and Counter Terrorism

Leadership and Adventure

Disaster Planning, Decision Making, and Collaboration

Crime, Criminology, and Courts

Expedition Planning and Adventures

Outcomes

Upon completion, you will be ready to contribute to the public service sector with the following attributes:

Live with honour, honesty, and humility

Demonstrate intellectual and physical competence

Think critically and creatively

Make sound, timely decisions

Communicate, collaborate, and interact effectively

Seek balance, resilience, and adventure

Pursue excellence and continually grow

Our guiding principle is to consider the type of people needed for public service 5, 10, and 20 years into the future, ensuring that you are prepared for long-term success.

Key Information for Applicants

Qualification achieved: Level 3 1080 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services (NCFE)

Course Costs: Uniform £85 (Uniform Bundle)

Course Timetable: 3.5 Days per week

We are excited to offer an additional Rugby Pathway to the Level 3 Public Services course, combining the values of public service with the spirit and teamwork of rugby. This pathway gives you time for rugby training while developing the skills needed for a professional career in public services.

By integrating rugby's values of teamwork, resilience, and camaraderie into the curriculum, this pathway aims to produce well-rounded, adaptable students prepared to face any challenge in public service. The ethos of rugby, including respect, leadership, and cooperation, perfectly complements the core values of public service.

Values

The Rugby Pathway incorporates the values of respect, teamwork, responsibility, resilience, integrity, and excellence. These principles are central to both rugby and public service, ensuring that you graduate with the right character and skills to excel.

Key Information for Applicants – Rugby Pathway

You must have a genuine interest in rugby development

Qualification achieved:

Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services (NCFE 720 Diploma)

Rugby Qualifications (TBC)

Course Costs: Uniform £85 (Uniform Bundle)

Course Timetable: 4 Days per week One Strength and Conditioning Gym session

One Rugby-specific skill session

Wednesdays: Dedicated Game Time and Tutorial