BTEC First Diploma EDEXCEL -Public Services

Public Services
Qualification: BTEC First Diploma EDEXCEL

Duration: 1 or 2 years
The course is for those with a genuine interest in working in the public services, such as the Police, the Fire Brigade and the Armed Services. You will learn essential skills for working in the industry, related to teamwork and communication. You will improve your fitness and experience new activities on various trips that will include residential visits during the academic year. Students will also get the chance to achieve other qualifications including the CSLA Community Sports Leader Award. Assessment is by coursework. There are no exams. The course leads naturally to the 2 year BTEC National Course. Alternatively, you could progress onto other Level 3 courses, or seek employment in the industry.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.