Uniformed Public Services NCFE Extended Diploma Level 3
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate and inspire all students to be the best version of themselves and committed to the values of the uniformed public services. Each student will graduate with the character, ethos, skills and knowledge in preparation for a career of professional excellence in providing outstanding uniformed public service.
Our vision is to provide a diverse, inspiring and pioneering educational experience based on service to others.
Values: All members, staff, students (and parents & guardians), have a role in developing people of character who aspire to the public service ethic. South Devon College Public Services represents the set of principles that embrace the values of respect, responsibility, reliability, resilience, integrity and excellence.
The goal is for all personnel to internalize the values, so they become part of their very essence.
Your Phases of Study
Initial Training, Mental and Physical Resilience
Defense, Equality, Counter Terrorism
Leadership and Adventure
Disaster Planning, Decision Making and Collaboration
Crime, Criminology and Courts
Expedition Planning and Adventures
Outcomes: We are committed to developing young people who are adaptable, competent, and resilient. Upon graduation, South Devon College Public Services will be young people who are committed to the ideals of professional service and prepared to accomplish the mission; to do this they will:
Live honorably, honestly and with humility.
Demonstrate intellectual and physical competence.
Think critically and creatively.
Make sound and timely decisions.
Communicate, collaborate and interact effectively.
Seek balance, be resilient, and demonstrate a strong and adventurous spirit.
Pursue excellence and continue to grow, become the best version of themselves.
Our guiding question – what type of people will a professional public service need in 5, 10 and 20 years?
Key Information for Applicants
Qualification achieved: Level 3 1080 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services NCFE
Course Costs: Uniform £85 – Uniform Bundle
Course Timetable: 3.5 Days per week
Our New Rugby Pathway
We are now offering an additional pathway of this course to allow timetabled time for rugby training.
This pathway aims to focus on the values of both the uniformed public services and the spirit of rugby. Each student will graduate with the character, teamwork, resilience, and skills necessary for a career of professional excellence in public service, while embodying the strength, camaraderie, and sportsmanship that rugby instills.
The vision is to interlink the unique ethos of rugby throuought the course with a combination of public service values and the lessons learned on the rugby field.
Values: The Uniformed Public Services Rugby Pathway stands for respect, teamwork, responsibility, resilience, integrity, and excellence, embracing the principles of leadership, cooperation, and respect for all, which are at the core of rugby and public service alike.
Through the combined influence of public service principles and the game of rugby, we aim to build learners who are ready to face any challenge with determination and a commitment to excellence.
Key Information for Applicants – Rugby Pathway
You must have a genuine interest in rugby development.
Qualification achieved:
Level 3 in Uniformed Public Services NCFE 720 Diploma
Rugby Qualification’s (tbc)
Course Costs: Uniform £85 – Uniform Bundle
Course Timetable:
4 Days per week
One Strength and Conditioning Gym based training session
One Rugby skill specific session
Wednesdays Dedicated Game Time and Tutorial
Course Details
- 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
Year One
Phase 1 – Initial Training
Phase 2 – Defense, Equality, Counter Terrorism
Phase 3 – Leadership and Adventure
Year Two
Phase 4 – Disaster Planning, Decision Making and Collaboration
Phase 5 – Crime, Criminology and Courts
Phase 6 – Expedition Planning and Adventures
Rugby Pathway:
Year One
Phase 1 – Initial Training
Phase 2 – Defense, Equality, Counter Terrorism
Phase 3 – Leadership and Adventure
Year Two
Phase 4 & 5 - Rugby Performance Program
Phase 6 – Expedition Planning and Adventures
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £2693.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
Glyn came in to education in 2004 and has worked as a public service lecturer since 2009. Prior to working at South Devon College, Glyn Served in the Royal Navy Submarine Service and completed a degree in Physical Education. Glyn has since completed a Research Masters in History.Glyn Potter
