Military and Protective Services 16-19 Adult

Course information

If you are passionate about a career in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services (MAPS) and would love a job where everyday matters, then taking a step in the right direction on our Military and Protective Services course is the right choice for you.

The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about practical learning, physical fitness, mental resilience and career exploration – you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors exploring our amazing campus and excellent facilities.

You’ll be exposed to a wide range of Uniformed Services employers and experience life in uniform daily at college and during your visits to numerous armed forces and emergency services training establishments.

Our training wing features industry-standard equipment and a disciplined environment, exactly like an initial phase one training establishment. We have a strong collaborative relationship with the Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Fire Service, Prison Services and Private Security organisations. Employers recognise a qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you have had the very best physical, mental and academic preparation.

We will coach and mentor you through your bespoke career destination and application process, ensuring that you are confident and ready to enter the services on completion of our courses.

So, if you’re up for a challenge and want a career working in a uniformed service, this course will provide the ultimate preparation experience.

As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to the uniformed services industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from highly experienced armed forces and emergency services professionals, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. Completion of our level 2 will enable progression onto our flagship level 3 service preparation course.

As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to the uniformed services industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from highly experienced armed forces and emergency services professionals, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. Completion of our level 2 will enable progression onto our flagship level 3 service preparation course

What You Will Learn

This one-year introduction will explain the numerous uniformed services career options and entry requirements as well as hands on experience with service kit and equipment, physical training preparation and terminology used in the uniformed services industry.

By gaining an introduction to service careers, developing your teamwork and physical fitness and your self-confidence you will be prepared for the more specialised command and control, leadership and physical and mental resilience elements of further qualifications.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Three or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, progress in maths and/or English.

Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entry requirements or need a bit more information, like evidence or experience. Don't worry—we’ll guide you through everything when you apply!

Work Experience

You will join the uniformed services on bespoke residential work experiences with both the Armed Forces. Here you will get to experience life as a service recruit and as a fully trained member of the uniformed services.

Assessment

You will be assessed through practical observations, assignments and completion of unit workbooks. You will study 9 modules which are progressive and sequenced to advance your prior experiences. There are no exams.

Progression

Once you’ve finished the Level 2 course, you’ll have a strong understanding of uniformed services careers and the selection process. You will have developed your teamwork, communication and confidence. You would have also developed a positive level of physical endurance and mental resilience ready to progress to our Level 3 course.

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