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Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

at Lancaster and Morecambe College, Lancaster · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services is a one year, full time, work related course aimed at students who wish to consider a career in one of Britain’s Uniformed Public Services including the: Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Prison Service and Fire & Rescue Service.

What you need to get on

To study this course you must have 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher, including English or Maths OR a related Level 1 qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in English or Maths. All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English and Maths qualifications or GCSE English and Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Lancaster & Morecambe College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lancaster

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