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NCFE Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Ref:
601/2457/X
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care
Registration & certification fee:
£108.00
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
325
TQT:
370
Credit value:
37
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This qualification is for learners aged pre-16 and above and is suitable for use within a study programme.
This qualification aims to provide informed and prepared potential recruits. It will enable learners to prepare to make a recruitment application or provide a basis for further study and progression towards the entry qualification of a specific service. It provides learners with an insight into the practical qualities they require, not only for uniformed services, but also for employment in general.
This qualification aims to provide informed and prepared potential recruits. It will enable learners to prepare to make a recruitment application or provide a basis for further study and progression towards the entry qualification of a specific service. It provides learners with an insight into the practical qualities they require, not only for uniformed services, but also for employment in general.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 744 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 640 KB)
Additional qualification information
Purpose statement (PDF | 103 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessments
Sample portfolio - unit 1 (pass) (PDF | 1778 KB)
Sample portfolio - unit 1 (merit) (PDF | 2909 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Investigate Employment Opportunities in the Uniformed Services (D/505/9141)
Well-Being and Physical Fitness for the Uniformed Services (K/505/9143)
Team Working Skills in the Uniformed Services (M/505/9144)
Developing Self-Discipline for the Uniformed Services (A/505/9146)
Health and Safety in the Uniformed Services (F/505/9150)
Optional units
Carry Out Map Reading and Navigation (F/505/9147)
Participate in Competitive Sport (R/505/9153)
Participate in an Adventurous Activity (D/505/9155)
Explore Volunteering and Volunteering Opportunities (H/505/9271)