BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate Public Services (FT)

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate Public Services

Course Length: 1 year

Venue:
Myerscough College (Preston)

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Brief Description of the Course:

(NB. All programmes are based on credit accumulation. Each unit of study is worth either 5 or 10 credits towards the total amount needed to achieve the qualification)

Learners will, through the different specialist units offered, find out about the different public services and how they work individually and interact with each other – inter-agency working. They will also have the opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required for each of the uniformed services and how to improve their health and fitness for entry into these services. The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed services, for example, police, emergency fire services, security, prison services or the armed services. It further aims to give an insight into employment and public service skills, including team working and communication essential for Public Service duties.

This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to public services. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of public services, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the Public Service sector.

Entry Criteria:

This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge. Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed:

• a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade D or above to include English Language
• or equivalent qualifications.

List of Units:

¨ Public Service Skills

¨ Career Planning for the Public Services

¨ Improving Health and Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Public Services

¨ Employment in the Uniformed Public Services

¨ Land Navigation by Map and Compass

¨ Crime and its Effects on Society

¨ Expedition Skills in Public Services

Assessments:

Assessments will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal examinations on the Level 2 Diploma.

Possible Careers / Jobs:

¨ Fire Service

¨ Royal Air Force

¨ Navy

¨ Coastguard

¨ Prison Service

¨ Army

¨ Customs and Excise

¨ Police

Progression:

Level 2 students can progress to level 3 programmes subject to published entry requirements and satisfactory performance at level 2.

Employment within a related field.

Special Requirements:

1 Specialist Clothing and Equipment: Learners will be required to wear college uniform consisting of tracksuit and T-shirt.

To apply for this course please select the coloured tab, relating to the centre you wish to study at, on the right hand side of this screen. You can save your progress if you prefer to do it in stages but you must complete all sections of the form.

Special Education Needs and Disability Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.