BTEC National Diploma In Uniformed Public Services Yr 1 (I)

BTEC National Diploma In Uniformed Public Services Yr 1 (I) STA007

Is it for me?
Yes if you want a career working in the Public or Uniformed Services such as Police, Fire, Paramedic or Armed Forces. You'll develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in the public services at officer or operative level, or for progression to an undergraduate degree or other higher education provision.
This is a 2 year full time course.
What do I need?
5 GCSE's at grade C or above including English or a BTEC/GNVQ qualification at Intermediate level at distinction grade
What will I study?
The course comprises of nine core units and nine option units studied over two years. The units are:

• Government, Policies and Public Services
• Team Leadership in the Uniformed Services
• Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services
• Team Development in Public Services
• Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services
• Diversity and the Public Services

Specialist Units

• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (imp from Sport)
• Physical Preparation and Fitness for the Uniformed Services
• International Perspectives for the Uniformed Public Services
• Crime and its Effects on Society
• Command and control in the Uniformed Public Services
• The Planning for and Management of Major Incidents
• Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
• Uniformed Public Services Employment
• Understanding the Criminal Justice System and Police Powers
• Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment
• Communication and Technology in the Uniformed Public Services
• Understanding aspects of the Legal System and Law making Process

Where will I study?
Baltic Campus
You'll be based at our fantastic £39million Baltic campus on the quayside. The campus has a prime location on Gateshead quayside, and state-of-the-art facilities including a Jacuzzi, gym and sauna, a 200 seat theatre, state-of-the-art classrooms, training kitchen and restaurant, refectory, bistro and vending areas.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is in the form of completed assignments but may also take the form of presentations, reports, research projects and simple tests.
How will I be taught?
Mainly classroom based, student centred activities.
What qualification will I get?
BTEC National Diploma in Public and Uniformed Services
Can I go on to further study?
On successful completion of this course you can either move directly into employment or choose to study a foundation degree at college or a degree on an HE institution.
What are the career opportunities?
You can look for employment in the Police, Ambulance service, Fire or Prison Service, or the Armed Forces at officer level.
How do I apply?
You can drop in to our Baltic Campus to complete an application form.
An interview is required for this course.