The course is an extremely effective preparation for the Armed Forces and Public Services. The learners finish the course with the skills necessary to embark on a rewarding career or continue with education and training.

The course works closely with the local Public Services, Armed Forces and careers services to develop the learners self confidence to help them have a positive attitude towards work.

To promote teamwork and enthuse learners with a competitive spirit, there are sections with their own section commander, which compete against one another. Each section does the same activities, but gains points for outstanding performance, which count towards the weekly section competition. 

All of the activities on the course are designed to prepare our learners for the challenges of a worthwhile career in the Armed Forces or Public Services. Learners leave MPCT equipped to make informed decisions in unfamiliar environments and situations, able to play an important role in their chosen career path.

MPCT takes full advantage of the many military bases and training areas in the local vicinities. These locations are an ideal arena to increase students' stamina and robustness prior to the selection procedure.

Each learner participates in a residential week, where they spend time living, sleeping and eating with the Armed Forces. The students take part in setting up ponchos to form a military camp, camouflage and concealment and cooking in the field. This provides a military based opportunity to practice all of the skills learned throughout their time on the course.

The training prepares learners mentally and physically for military selection for their application for the Public Services, and provides them with an appetite to take full advantage of the many and varied opportunities on offer for their chosen career.

The pioneering programme at MPCT fuses physical training, vocational instruction, academic work and personal development. MPCT operates a roll-on-roll-off programme with a regular intake of learners. The course is tailored to the individual. Each learner receives a training allowance, as well as their travel money. They are presented with a personalised uniform after their second week on the course.

To download the Pre-Apprenticeship Prospectus click here.

To download the Welsh Military and Public Services flyer click here.

To download the English Military and Public Services flyer click here.