Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 2
at Boston College, Boston · college
What the college says
The structure of the NCFE Level 2 Entry to the Uniformed Services Diploma provides an innovative and creative curriculum which combines classroom study with practical outdoor activities. The aim of this qualification is to allow learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study. Boston College work in conjunction with Lincolnshire Police and other public service organisations to ensure students gain a realistic learning experience. This an exciting one-year course, in which you will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours from expert staff from public service and industry backgrounds. During the year, you will be exposed to many elements of the Uniformed Public Services to give you a real perspective of jobs and careers within this exciting employment opportunity. On successful completion you can then progress onto our level 3 offer or employment within your chosen public service. There will be a clear set of values that allow an understanding of the public services and the community, promoting curiosity, independence, resilience and self-awareness. All teaching staff have the experience and the knowledge of working within the public services. The department work in conjunction with many organisations including Lincolnshire Police, RAF, Royal Navy and The British Army. Modules will be a mixture of theory and practical which are carefully chosen to ensure progression.
What you need to get on
The desirable entry qualifications for Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services course are four GCSEs which will include a grade 3 in English Language. Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths or a Pass/Merit profile in a course related subject will also be considered. Suitability to this course can also be assessed on interview.
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
Peter Paine Performance Centre
Rosebery Avenue, Boston, PE21 7QR
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Boston
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