Learn about the specific uniformed services and the employment opportunities within them.
You will have the opportunity to investigate various uniformed and emergency services and their recruitment process. We provide key links with representatives of these services through presentations, practical team building activities and outdoor skills events.
You will also get the opportunity to visit emergency and uniformed services throughout the course.
Developing knowledge and strengthening essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork are key outcomes of this course, which are crucial for the uniformed services. This will be achieved through participation in a range of challenging and realistic activities.
Throughout the course there will be the opportunity to improve your fitness in preparation for joining your chosen service.
You will attend several visits to various uniformed services, including the British Army, Fire and Rescue Brigade, Royal Navy and Transport Police. During these visits you may experience drill, leadership and teamwork activities as well as realistic workplace situations — giving valuable insight and prepare individuals for the responsibilities and challenges faced within these roles.
You will also experience several outdoor activities such as:
Topics include:
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
Suitable candidates will be invited to attend an interview which includes a group presentation, one-to-one interview and a practical team building activity.
Following the interview, you must attend the Transition to the Uniformed Services Day – Thursday 19 June 2025.
NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4/5)
Prior to starting your course, you will be required to purchase a NESCol Sport kit and outdoor wear for the practical elements. In non-practical subjects, students may wear smart but casual clothes but no football colours are permitted in any environment.
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on 30 November 2024, register your interest.
Be among the first to apply when applications open on 30 November for full-time courses starting in summer 2025.
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.
You may be eligible for College transport to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations. Please contact collegetransport@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
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