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NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
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The NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma prepares learners for careers in the uniformed services, developing essential skills in leadership, fitness, navigation, and conflict resolution. Includes UCAS points and expert tutor support — ideal for public and protective service pathways.
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 preparing for careers in the Army, RAF, Police, Fire & Rescue, Prison Service, Border Force, and other public protection roles.
You’ll gain in-depth sector knowledge and hands-on experience across topics such as leadership, fitness, navigation, emergency response, and conflict management.
The course includes practical assignments, tutor-led simulations, and teamwork-based scenarios. It also carries UCAS points, supporting progression to university or further training.
Minimum age 16+. No work placement is required — all practical assessments are completed through arranged activities and simulations.
This qualification awards up to 168 UCAS points, supporting progression to university or further training.
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 pathways.
- Combines practical training with teamwork and simulated real-world scenarios.
- Expert tutor support provided throughout the course.
- Earn up to 168 UCAS points — ideal for university entry.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Qualification Number: 601/8794/3
UCAS Points: Up to 168 based on Distinction*
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 through a series of assignments designed to evaluate your understanding of the course content. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your qualified assessor will review your submissions and provide guidance throughout the programme.
Important: Minimum age 16+.
Some units include practical, workplace-related outcomes, but a formal placement is not required. These outcomes are assessed through simulated or controlled activities.
Required Knowledge
Minimum Age: 16+
Placement: Not required.
Practical elements of this qualification are delivered through structured simulations, group activities, and centre-based assessments, rather than workplace placements.
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.
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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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