Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaNCFE

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

64 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber11

Barnsley College
Barnsley · 1 year
They ask for: •A good standard of general health is necessary. Most chronic conditions (e.g. asthma, epilepsy) would prevent an individual from successfully applying for many
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Bishop Burton College
Beverley · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Calderdale College
Halifax · 450 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Two GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths.
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at a 4 or above to include maths and English
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: 5 x GCSE at a 4 or above to include maths and English
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/sport-and-uniformed-public-services/
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
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South East11

Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for full details
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 9 months
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: p You will need a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above and two other GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a Level 2 qualification (for progressing stud
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: You can start at Level 3 if you have at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above preferably including English and maths.If you don't have these grades then you can sta
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSE at grade 4 or above including English Language GCSE.
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MidKent College
Gillingham · 1 week
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCS
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 490 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their versionFree

South West11

City College Plymouth
43 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,900
Cornwall College
St. Austell · 36 weeks
They ask for: Cornwall College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.cornwa
Their version£2,573
Cornwall College
St. Austell · 36 weeks
They ask for: Duchy College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.duchy.ac.
Their version£2,573
Cornwall College
St. Austell · 36 weeks
They ask for: Bicton College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.bicton.a
Their version£2,573
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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South Devon College
Paignton · 1 year
They ask for: You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths, You should have a genuine interest in this subject
Their version£1,407
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 432 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,573
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4, to include either English Language or Literature and/or Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit in an appropriate su
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 to include either English Language or Literature and/or Maths. A Level 2 Diploma at Merit in an appropriate subject can also be considered (p
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
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Yeovil College
Yeovil · 180 hours
They ask for: You need at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 including English and maths.
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North West10

Bury College
Bury · 2 years
They ask for: For Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services: 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the Level
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 442 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
Their version£2,573
Hopwood Hall College
Manchester · 1 year
They ask for: Previous Level 2 qualification in Uniform Public Services.GCSE grade C/4 or above including Maths and English.
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Kendal College
Kendal · 35 weeks
They ask for: You should have a minimum of five GCSEs Grade 4 or above, including English or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit or Distinction. In addition you will be given an inter
Their version£2,573
Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington · 414 hours
They ask for: New applicants: To study this course you will need 5 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 (A*-C) including maths and English. Existing Students: Successful completion of a releven
Their version£2,573
Macclesfield College
Macclesfield · 35 weeks
They ask for: For this course you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or maths. A reasonable degree of fitness would also be advantageous
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 1 year
They ask for: Applicants need 4 GCSEs at level 4 or above, including Maths or English Language. A pre-course interview is required. Candidates should be enthusiastic about a
Their version£2,573
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: You must be aged 16-18 and have 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths. Alternatively, at least a Merit in a BTEC or OCR First Diploma or eq
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North East6

Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent (preferably to include Maths and English) or a BTEC/NCFE Level 2 at Merit or above. A genuine interest i
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Hartlepool College of Further Education
Hartlepool · 490 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£2,573
Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 1 year
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£2,573

London5

Barking and Dagenham College
Romford · 449 hours
They ask for: Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Their version£1,620
Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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NACRO
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,573
United Colleges Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£2,573

East of England4

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: Please contact the college for entry requirement details
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Southend-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4/C, one of which must be English or Maths Successful attendance at interview event
Their versionFree
Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.
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West Midlands4

Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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South Staffordshire College
Penkridge · 32 weeks
They ask for: Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grades A–C/4–9 including English or maths, or a Level 2 related qualification, plus good English and maths. Mature learners with exper
Their versionFree
Stoke On Trent College
Stoke-On-Trent · 34 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade A*-C, BTEC First Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 2 or Intermediate qualification. All applicants will require a GCSE in English grade A*-C or equiv
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths or English
Their versionFree

East Midlands2

Chesterfield College
Chesterfield · 1 year
They ask for: Free for Eligible 16-18 year olds and 19-24 year olds with High Needs. Free Course for Jobs funding available dependant on learners circumstance otherwise Adult
Their version£2,573
University of Derby
Derby · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including maths and English.
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