Uniformed Services (SP) (SCQF level 4)

Course description

Please Note

This is a school-college partnership course.  We can only accept online applications from Glasgow City school students (S4-S6).  If you attend a different school please use the Contact Us button to get in touch.

During this introductory qualification, you will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work in the uniformed and emergency services (UES).  This will be enhanced by visits from professionals in the field.

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 both at the services facilities and in the College's state-of-the-art gym halls.

You'll develop effective team-working skills through interactive group work and explore the qualities of 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.