The MSC Foundation Training Course consists of twenty-three days of training, incorporating seven days of Officer Safety Training (as of January 2021, having previously been three and then five days) and two days of Emergency Life Support (first aid) training, with the remainder being classroom-based learning covering the necessary knowledge and skills needed by officers for the execution of their duties as Special Constables. The training consists of three main exam-based assessments to ensure knowledge, and additional practical assessments in Officer Safety Training and Emergency Life Support.