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FullTime First Diploma in Uniformed Public Services

Vocational qualification

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Year

This course is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications for a range of uniformed public sector organisations. It is assessed through assignments, projects and case studies and consists of 3 core units and 3 specialist subjects covering a variety of subjects relevant to working in the uniformed public service industry.

About this course

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D to G, or equivalent qualifications. Entry is dependent on a selection interview. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

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  • IT
  • Public

Course programme

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

This course is designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications for a range of uniformed public sector organisations. It is assessed through assignments, projects and case studies and consists of 3 core units and 3 specialist subjects covering a variety of subjects relevant to working in the uniformed public service industry.

Course Features

Provides a thorough introduction for those interested in entering the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Services, or the Armed Forces.

Provides an educational foundation for a range of careers

Learners undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate Level 2

Delivered by a highly experienced course team

Provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life

Learners are provided with opportunities to visit a range of Public Services including the Police, Fire and Rescue Service and the Coastguard

There is a full programme of visiting speakers from the Public Services and Voluntary Sectors

Provides the learner with the opportunity to broaden their study in public service related areas
Career Prospects and Progression

Successful completion of the course will enable students to progress to higher level courses such as the National Award, Certificate or Diploma.

Modules

Core Units Public Service Skills Uniformed Public Service Fitness Uniformed Public Services Employment Option Units: Community and Cultural Awareness Land Navigation by Map and Compass Crime and its Effects on Society

Method of Assessment

Units are continuously assessed through projects, case studies and assignments.

Course Length

1 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

The majority of this course can be studied bilingually

Entry Requirements

Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade D to G, or equivalent qualifications. Entry is dependent on a selection interview. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime

FullTime First Diploma in Uniformed Public Services

Price on request