BTEC Diploma in Public Services Level 3
GCSE
In Huntington
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Huntington
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Start date
Different dates available
For those interested in careers in the police, fire, prison, armed services or higher education in social sciences.
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Subjects
- IT
- Public
- English
- Maths
- Police
Course programme
If you would like to pursue a career in the emergency services, armed forces or government services, such as the police force, HM Prison Service or British Army, this course is for you.
You will cover units that accumulate 120 credits over two years and achieve the equivalent of two A-levels at grade A*-E. Units will include:
- government, policies and the public services,
- leadership and team work in the public services,
- citizenship, diversity and the public services,
- command and control in the public servives,
- land navigation by map and compass.
The course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills you need for working in the public services at operative or officer level. You will learn to deal with challenging circumstances and the course combines practical activities with personal research and written work.
You will visit emergency service premises and receive presentations from visiting speakers to give you an insight into a number of public services.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language, and maths at grade D or above, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade English at level 2 and maths at level 1.
You will have an interview to make sure the course is right for you. You must be of good character and have a good reference and attendance record.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of five GCSEs grade A*-C, including English language, and maths at grade D or above, or
- a level 2 qualification at overall merit grade English at level 2 and maths at level 1.
You will have an interview to make sure the course is right for you. You must be of good character and have a good reference and attendance record.
BTEC Diploma in Public Services Level 3