Uniform & Emergency Services

Uniform & Emergency Services SCQF 4 - City of Glasgow College 

Course Outline

During this introductory qualification, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for 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 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!

Units Covered 

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  

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.  

To access this course in Glasgow you must be prepared to travel and have confidence using public transport.

Progression

When combined with other qualifications, successful completion of this course opens up a variety of progress pathways including Criminology, Legal Services and Health, Fitness & Sport Performance.  

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.

Location - City of Glasgow College, City Campus