BTEC Level 1 in Public Services
No formal qualifications are required but a range of GCSEs
grades E to F would be beneficial. This course is suitable if you
are considering a career in uniformed Public Service, the Armed
Forces, the Police, the Prison Service, HM Revenue and Customs,
the Ambulance and Paramedic Services or the Fire and Rescue
Service. The course gives an introduction to the broad range of
public services, encouraging self development and confidence
building for both individual and team situations.
- A range of activities designed to stretch, motivate and
develop communication and leadership skills.
- Developing confidence and team work and personal
development
- Health and Fitness in the Public Services
As well as learning about the Public Services, you will be given
the chance to develop your maths, english and ICT skills. This
course will give you an introduction into the work done in the
public services and will help to gain the skills necessary to
progress onto a Level 2 course in Public Services.
BTEC Level 2 in Public Services
The Level 2 Diploma in Public Services is a one year course aimed
at learners who have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSE passes at
grade D including Maths or English. It is internally assessed so
doesn’t include any exams and has some practical elements.
The units covered include a sample of:
- Public Services Skills
- Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
- Improving Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Services
This course will give you the underpinning knowledge of the
above areas in public services and will enable you to progress
on to the Level 3 Public Services course.
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma in Public Services
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services has been
specifically designed as preparation for those interested in
pursuing a career within a Public or Emergency Service e.g. Police,
Fire, Ambulance Service, the Armed Forces, Prison Service and HM
Revenue and Customs. The programme has an excellent
reputation for being forward thinking and creative. The course
aims to develop an awareness of the public services in general
and the roles they play in society. You will develop an awareness
of the wider political and social issues that impact upon the
public services both in a national and international situation. You
will prepare physically and mentally for the stresses of working in
this sector. Physical fitness, communication and problem solving
skills are important to this area. Emphasis will be put on a
practical approach to the course wherever possible.The course
includes visits, guest speakers, team building, practical sessions,
an expedition and outdoor activity residentials.
The following units are a sample of those covered:
- Government Policies and the Public Services.
- Fitness Testing and Training for the Public Services.
- Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services.
- Skills for Land Based activities.
- Skills for Water Based activities.
- Crime and its effects on Society.
- Planning and Management of Major Incidents.
For entry to the course you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs
grades A*-C including Maths and English, high levels of
motivation and a good standard of physical fitness. If
progressing from a BTEC First Diploma an overall merit grade is a
minimum requirement. This course will give you the opportunity
to progress into the armed forces, emergency services and
progress to university.