Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (Course Code: 1110)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 2
DURATION 1 year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across 3 or 4 days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 17.5 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be additional costs for residentials, excursions and materials 150.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

3 GCSEs at grades A*- D; or
GNVQ Foundation; or
BTEC Certificate in Public Services; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 1 awards.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is aimed at students who have an interest in, or wish to apply to the public and uniformed services for example, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Army, Navy and Air Force. In addition to classroom based activities, students will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of visits and adventure training exercises.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered will include:

Crime and its Effects;
First Aid;
Fitness;
Map Work and Navigation;
Outdoor Activities; and
Public Service Work and Skills.

As part of the Programme, all students will be required to attend Army Cadets at Clapham Junction.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of this qualification students will be able to progress onto the BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Public Services or other FE Level 3 qualifications at Croydon College or other institutions.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE A number of different strategies can be employed to assure the achievement of unit outcomes. They may be in the form of assigments, research projects, presentations, mock interviews and selection test.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE To be advised
READING LISTS To be advised