NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

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The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma prepares learners for uniformed services careers, offering skills in leadership, fitness, and conflict resolution. It includes UCAS points and expert tutor support, ideal for public service roles.

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NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

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About This Course

The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services is a fully recognised qualification, ideal for those pursuing careers in the Army, RAF, Police, Fire & Rescue, and more.

Gain in-depth sector knowledge and practical skills in leadership, fitness, navigation, and conflict management.

Benefit from expert tutor support, real-world assessments, and UCAS points for university progression.

Minimum age 16+. A relevant work placement is required before enrolling to complete assessment criteria.

Course Benefits

Recognised qualification for careers in the uniformed services.

Develops core skills in leadership, fitness, navigation, and conflict resolution.

Designed for public and protective service roles.

Blends practical training with teamwork and real-world scenarios.

Includes expert tutor support throughout the course.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Qualification Number: 601/8794/3

Unit 1: Prepare For A Career In A Chosen Uniformed Service

Unit 2: Develop Aspects Of Physical Fitness For Entry To The Uniformed Services

Unit 3: Develop Leadership Skills

Unit 4: Equality, Diversity And Inclusion

Unit 5: Carry Out Map Reading And Navigation Across Open Country

Unit 6: Understanding Discipline In The Uniformed Services

Unit 7: Telecommunications In The Uniformed Services

Unit 8: Responding To Emergency Incidents

Unit 9: Volunteering In The Uniformed Services

Unit 10: Understand The Impact Of War And Conflict On Uniformed Services

Unit 11: Outdoor And Adventurous Expeditions

Unit 12: Crime Scene Investigation

Unit 13: Skills For Land-Based Outdoor And Adventurous Activities

Unit 14: Skills For Water-Based Outdoor And Adventurous Activities

Unit 15: Instructing Physical Activity And Exercise

Unit 16: Developing Personal Health And Fitness

Unit 17: Mental And Physical Wellbeing

Unit 18: Coaching Skills In Sport And Physical Activities Field

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.

Important: Min age 16+. This qualification includes units with workplace-related outcomes, so a placement in a suitable setting must be arranged prior to enrolling to fulfil assessment criteria.

Required Knowledge

Minimum age: 16+.
This qualification requires workplace-based units.
A suitable placement must be arranged before enrolment to meet assessment criteria and gain practical experience.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected provider of vocational and technical education.

Enrolment grants two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network, offering resources and support for your career.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months of tutor support, you have the flexibility to complete the course at your own pace, taking the full twelve months if needed.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
  • Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider.
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!


This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).

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