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LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 1 September 2024
LEVEL
Level 2 Levels Explained
DURATION
1 Year
LEARNING AREA
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ATTENDANCE
Full-time

Military and Protective Services

Military academy students pretending to be in command centre If you are passionate about a career in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services 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

GCSE Level 3 English and Level 3 Maths

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.

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne


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.

GCSE Level 3 English and Level 3 Maths

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.

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.

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.

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne


Dates & Locations

16-19 Adult
  • Location - Cornwall College Camborne
  • Start Date - 1 September 2024
  • Day/Time - Monday, 09:00 - 16:30
  • Tuition Fees: £994.00 - FREE for school leavers*
            
    *Please note - Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

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Fees apply to adults and HE students only. Only the most common fees scenario is shown. Actual fees may vary depending on your personal situation. Please contact us for further information.

Courses listed on this website are indicative of the subject, nature and level of study. The College reserves the right to alter specific qualifications titles, awarding bodies and levels of qualification, which can change in year. Any cost may also vary, based on personal funding eligibility. The Cornwall College Group reserves the right to withdraw any course listed at any time.

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