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1Course Overview
Preparation for the Army Level 3
Course code: ABC1161
Are you interested in the Armed forces and are seeking to begin a career in this field? Then this course will help you develop your knowledge in preparing yourself for the army!
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the military ethos
- Know the basic fitness requirements and why sports and lifestyle play an integral part of the Army
- Learn the principles of leadership
- Explore basic map reading
- Understand training and education within the army
- Meet the required Mathematics and English criteria in order to identify the best suited career path
Once you have successfully completed this course you can progress onto the British Army Recruiting Battery Test as the first part of the selection process to the Army. Take the first steps to your desired career today!
This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free.
All of the materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you a full years worth of support and advice to help get you through your course!
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2Course Content
Unit 1: Military Ethos (30 GLH)
- Values and Standard of the British Army
- Meaning of Equality and Diversity
- Health and Safety in the British Army
- Security
Unit 2: Basic Fitness Requirements, Adventurous Training, Sport and Lifestyle (30 GLH)
- Basic fitness entry requirements for the British Army
- Explain why Sport is critically important to the morale, welfare and operational effectiveness of Army personnel
- Importance of Adventurous Training in the British Army
- Elements of a healthy lifestyle
Unit 3: Leadership (30 GLH)
- Purpose of the Army Leadership Code
- 7 Leadership Behaviours
- Different Leadership Styles
- Goal Setting and Coaching models
Unit 4: Map Reading (30 GLH)
- Map Awareness and Grid References
- Map Scale and Distance
- Map Contours and Relief
- Relating Map to Ground
- Using a Lightweight Compass
Unit 5: Training and Education within the Army (30 GLH)
- Soldiers Initial Phase 1 Training
- Differentiate between different Phase 2/3 (Trade) Training for different job roles
- Required Mathematics and English levels required for different ranks and Job roles
- Different bodies available for education and Training within the Arm
Unit 6: Choosing the Right Path (30 GLH)
- Reviewing personal weaknesses and strengths
- Interview Techniques
- Analysing the most suitable career path
- Developing a plan to move onto the enlistment process
3Other Information
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.
Course Duration
This course will take you 12 months to complete.
Study Method
You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you by post or email, it is that easy. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!
Course Outcomes
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Open Study College has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards & Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol in this course?
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.
Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Open Study College pen and highlighter
- *Student study planner
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option
How do I get my work assessed?
You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will achieve Preparation for the Army Level 3.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
It’s not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
What if I still have questions?
That’s not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
