BTEC National in Uniformed Public Services Certificate and Award
BTEC
In Surrey
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Surrey
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
In order to study this course, you will need to have either Maths or EnglishGCSEs at grade C or above (preferably both).
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Course programme
BTEC National in Public Services provides students with an opportunity to explore the uniformed services such as Police, Fire, Ambulance, Civil Service and the Army.
What is the difference between the Certificate and the Award?
The BTEC National Certificate is equivelant to two A Levels and
therefore, occupies two of your four option blocks.
The BTEC National Award is equivelant to one A Level and therefore, occupies just one of your four option blocks. Both courses operate over a period of two years, which means that students are unable to drop this subject after the first year like traditional A Levels.
What will I study on this course?
This course covers a wide range of business topics including:
- Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Crime
- Team Development
- Team Leadership
- Citizenship
- Expeditions
- Discipline
- Government and Policies
How is this course assessed?
This course is assessed purely through coursework (100%). On the Certificate, students will complete 6 units of coursework in each year of the course. Award students will only study 3 units of coursework in each year.
What kind of student will do well on this course?
You will enjoy this course if you would like to:
- Complete coursework
- Take part in adventurous activities and practical assessments
- Pursue a career in the Public Services
Skills and interests
Students should be comfortable with the following:
- ICT
- Working individually and in groups
- Working to deadlines
- Problem solving
Educational experiences
There will be a series of compulsory trips on both the Certificate and the Award including a residential, which is likely to cost in the region of 200.
Examination Board
Edexcel
BTEC National in Uniformed Public Services Certificate and Award