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Uniformed Services and Sport Level 2

Course code: P13801

Subject area: Sport

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

8th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Do you want to make a real difference to peoples' lives? Can you work as well in a team as you can on your own? Love spending time outdoors? Then careers in the Uniformed Services or Sport industry may be just for you! Fitness, teamwork and communication are some of the many skills you will develop on this course.
The course offers a mix of skills and knowledge that will prepare you for working within the Uniformed Services and/or sport industry. These include adventurous activities, working in teams, dealing with the public, keeping the right level of fitness, jobs within Uniformed Services and adventurous expeditions.

This course will help you to understand what a job in the Uniformed Services would be like and will help to prepare you for your chosen career. It will also help you to continue in education as success on the course will allow consideration for further study at a higher level.

The course consists of 9 units which offer a blend of practical and theory based learning and assessment.

Course units
The course is made up of a range of industry driven topics to fully prepare students for their next steps. These include:

• Investigate Employment in the Uniformed Services • Physical Fitness for the Uniformed Services • Develop Team Working and Problem-Solving Skills • Health and Safety in the Uniformed Services • Health and Hygiene in the Uniformed Services • Follow Uniformed Service Routine • Exploring Equality and Diversity for the Uniformed Services • Carry Out Map Reading and Navigation • Participate in Competitive Sports

What next?
This course provides students with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualifications such as the Level 3 Extended Diploma in either Sport or Uniformed Services; alternatively, you may consider seeking employment in the Public Services or sport industry.
Entry criteria
4 GCSES at grade 3 including English or Maths OR a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English or Maths, and both English and Maths must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills.
Fee information
A fee of approximately £70 for uniform will need to be paid directly to the supplier. Further information on this will be given during induction.

Study trips and visits linked to modules are arranged as part of your programme of study. Fees regarding these trips are listed below with further advisement upon the start of the course. A day trip and induction trip fee will be payable at induction and are correct at the time of writing:

Day trip fees: £60 (this covers two trips) Induction trip fee: £130 (Bootcamp Induction trip)

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee section displays the full fee that may apply. Fee reductions for 19+ are not applicable for this course.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

16-18 Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £2,664.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £2,664.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received
NCFE Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Learning & method assessment
The Level 2 Uniformed Services with Sport study programme includes a variety of engaging assessment methods including portfolio and coursework-based submissions.
User skills
This course provides students with a wide range of industry and employability skills to prepare them for their next steps. These include:

• Teamwork• Communication• Resilience• Leadership• Interpersonal skills• Professionalism• Responsibility• Self-motivation• Confidence