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NCFE Level 3 Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services
Ref:
601/8791/8
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care
Features:
Learning Resources Available, UCAS, Nested Qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£122.00
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
360
TQT:
490
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to go on to higher level studies or into a relevant Uniformed Services role, and is suitable for use within a Study Programme.
What is a nested qualification?
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Introductory Certificate, Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1273 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 599 KB)
Additional qualification information
Features and benefits (PDF | 91 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 148 KB)
Learner overview (PDF | 95 KB)
Letters of endorsement/support
Letter of support (PDF | 126 KB)
Grading information
Grading calculator (XLSX | 16 KB)
Using UMS to calculate an overall qualification grade (PDF | 103 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Unit mapping document (PDF | 105 KB)
Grading information
Using UMS to calculate an overall qualification grade (PDF | 103 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 16 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessments
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 159 KB)
Teaching materials
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Prepare for a Career in a Chosen Uniformed Service (Y/508/4054)
Develop Aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Services (D/508/4055)
Develop Leadership Skills (H/508/4056)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (K/508/4057)
Optional units
Uniformed Services Hierarchy and Routine (M/508/4058)
Values and Standards (T/508/4059)
Mental and Physical Wellbeing (K/508/4060)
Carry Out Map Reading and Navigation Across Open Country (M/508/4061)
Telecommunications in the Uniformed Services (A/508/4063)
Understand Conflict Management and Personal Protection (J/508/4065)
The Influence of UK Government, International Organisations and Media on the Uniformed Services (L/508/4066)
Collaboration Between Uniformed Services (Y/508/4068)
Emergency Planning and Response in the Uniformed Services (D/508/4069)
Understand the Impact of War and Conflict on Uniformed Services (R/508/4070)
Sports Coaching (D/508/4122)
Skills for Land-Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (H/508/4123)
Skills for Water-Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (K/508/4124)
Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions (M/508/4125)
Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Services (Y/508/4071)
UK Legal Systems and Uniformed Services (D/508/4072)
Crime Scene Investigation (H/508/4073)
ICT in the Uniformed Services (M/508/4075)
Volunteering in the Uniformed Services (T/508/4076)
Human Resources in the Uniformed Services (A/508/4077)
Security Procedures in the Uniformed Services (F/508/4078)