Armed Forces Preparation Course

Learners will participate in a wide variety of activities which will provide them with a clear understanding of a career in the Armed Forces. Courses take place in September and February, with a weekly training allowance available (some contribution to travel costs will be required).

The course aims to:

• prepare young persons considering enlisting in the Armed Forces by providing a thorough introduction to the entry requirements and induction process;
• overcome the barriers to entry experienced by some potential recruits due to a lack of basic skills and physical fitness; and
• enable young persons to recognise and work towards the skills and abilities which will assist in gaining entry and enhance promotion and career prospects in the Forces.

Course content:

• NOCN Certificate in Skills Towards Enabling Progression
• Certificates in Work Skills
• Certificate in Healthy Living and Fitness Entry 3
• Essential skills
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• NARS Cross Bronze/Silver Awards/Pool lifeguard qualification
• Physical fitness/swim fitness
• Multi gym fitness
• Enterprise/charity work
• Guest lectures from Armed Forces personnel
• Mock interviews
• Careers presentations
• Command tasks
• Orienteering and mapwork

Adults need to be referred by Jobcentre (contact your Jobcentre advisor).

16-18 year olds need to be referred by Careers Wales 01792 644444.

For further information contact 01792 890729.

Updated October 2012