Why choose us?
You will gain an understanding of the different roles of the uniformed services and develop key skills through problem–solving activities, expeditions, real world scenarios and physical fitness tests. Everything you need to get your first job and start a promising career, plus plenty of opportunities to take part in outdoor activities on land and water along the way, including map reading, canoeing and climbing.
Industry opportunities
As a student, you will have opportunities to visit and interact with the Police, RAF and Fire Service. Recent visits have included expeditions to the Snowdonia in Wales and the Peak District, as well as work experience with the British Army, participating in fieldcraft and military exercises.
We have good links with Bedfordshire Police, Royal Air Force and the Army along with Metropolitan Detective delivering crime scene investigation workshops.
Expert tutors and top-class facilities
Tutors have experience in uniformed service roles in the armed forces and emergency services, which give an extra dimension to lessons and will enable you to draw on their vocational experience.
Study with us and you will have access to a wide range of excellent facilities, including our sports centres with full-sized sports halls and fitness studios with cardiovascular equipment and weights.
Student success
You will be working towards nationally-recognised qualifications to give you the skills to progress into careers in uniformed service, private sectors or higher education.
Many of our students take the opportunity to gain additional qualifications too, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and 1st Aid.