Uniformed Services Diploma Level 1

College salutes forces by joining national covenant

21st April 2021

A leading south west college group has signalled their support for veterans by signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

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Senior Army Officer returns to Cornwall College to inspire latest student cohort

31st March 2021

The most senior Warrant Officer in the British Army has inspired the latest generation of students at his former college, encouraging them to consider following in his footsteps.

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Lecturer swops the icy shores of Antarctica for Duchy College

14th January 2021

An adventurous new lecturer has joined the teaching team at Duchy College following a chilly stint working in Antarctica.

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Military and Protective Services Diploma

Level 3 • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

If you are passionate about a career in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services and would love a job where everyday matters, then taking a step in the right direction on our Military and Protective Services course is the right choice for you. The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about practical learning, physical fitness, mental resilience and career exploration – you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors exploring our amazing campus and excellent facilities. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of Uniformed Services employers and experience life in uniform daily at college and during your visits to numerous armed forces and emergency services training establishments. Our training wing features industry-standard equipment and a disciplined environment, exactly like an initial phase one training establishment. We have a strong collaborative relationship with the Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Fire Service, Prison Services and Private Security organisations. Employers recognise a qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you have had the very best physical, mental and academic preparation. We will coach and mentor you through your bespoke career destination and application process, ensuring that you are confident and ready to enter the services on completion of our courses. So, if you’re up for a challenge and want a career working in a uniformed service, this course will provide the ultimate preparation experience. The level 3 course is all about consolidating your understanding of the uniformed services industry and developing both essential and advanced skills. You’ll be learning from highly experienced armed forces and emergency services professionals, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. Completion of our level 3 will enable direct employment with a uniformed service or progression onto our fantastic foundation degree, FdSc in Rescue and Emergency Management which will prepare you for Officer entry as well as emergency planning and management careers.

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Military and Protective Services

Level 2 • Full-time • Duchy College Stoke Climsland

If you are passionate about a career in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services and would love a job where everyday matters, then taking a step in the right direction on our Military and Protective Services course is the right choice for you. The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about practical learning, physical fitness, mental resilience and career exploration – you’ll be spending a lot of time outdoors exploring our amazing campus and excellent facilities. You’ll be exposed to a wide range of Uniformed Services employers and experience life in uniform daily at college and during your visits to numerous armed forces and emergency services training establishments. Our training wing features industry-standard equipment and a disciplined environment, exactly like an initial phase one training establishment. We have a strong collaborative relationship with the Royal Marines, British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, Fire Service, Prison Services and Private Security organisations. Employers recognise a qualification from The Cornwall College Group means you have had the very best physical, mental and academic preparation. We will coach and mentor you through your bespoke career destination and application process, ensuring that you are confident and ready to enter the services on completion of our courses. So, if you’re up for a challenge and want a career working in a uniformed service, this course will provide the ultimate preparation experience. As a Level 2 course, this diploma is all about introducing you to the uniformed services industry and developing your essential skills. You’ll be learning from highly experienced armed forces and emergency services professionals, who are there to give you the very best start to your career. Completion of our level 2 will enable progression onto our flagship level 3 service preparation course.

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