Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2025, 31 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

13:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

Please note - this is a school-college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.

During this introductory qualification, you will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to work in the uniformed and emergency services (UES). 

You’ll investigate the different services, learning about the roles and responsibilities of those working in a specific service team. You’ll examine the importance of health, safety, fitness and wellbeing when working in the UES. You’ll participate in practical physical fitness activities at the service facilities and in the college’s state-of-the-art gym halls.

You’ll develop effective team-working skills with group work and explore effective leadership and followership.

Throughout the course, you will interact with members of different services, including external site visits and guest lecturers. This will include sessions with the police, the army, the RAF and many more.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Applicants should have an interest in the subject and potential career paths. Participation in PE or Sport is advantageous. You should be working at level National 4 English.

What you study

• Uniformed and Emergency Services: An Introduction - Scotland.
• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Health, Safety, Fitness and Wellbeing.
• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Engaging with the Community.
• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Working in Teams. 

After the course

Careers

This course will provide you with a sound understanding of the career paths, entry requirements and working conditions within the emergency and uniformed services.  You can use this knowledge to pursue a career in the Army, Merchant Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines; and the Ambulance Service, Coastguard, Fire and Rescue and Police.

This course will provide you with a multitude of transferable skills you could use in any job.

Continuing Study

When combined with other qualifications, successful completion of this course opens up a variety of progression pathways including criminology, legal services, and health, fitness, & sport performance.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.