HND in Public Services, Level 5

Course overview With more than five million employees the Public Sector is the UK’s largest employer and offers a wide range of opportunities. Successful completion of the HND will allow students to gain the experience and qualifications to help gain employment within the Uniformed or Non-Uniformed Public Service industry; military, emergency services, prison services, criminal justice or youth work. This course has been designed to provide a wide range of knowledge and skills that will enhance an individual’s employment opportunities both within and external to the public sector. The HND in Public Services at HoW College allows you to gain work experience within the course and earn whilst you learn due to the course structure and content. We understand what employers look for in the Public Services and we have tailored the course to ensure you tick all the boxes they require. The course is delivered out of our Redditch (Osprey) campus that provides state of the art facilities for students, including a new full size sports hall, a fitness suite and excellent classrooms. The lecturers delivering the course are highly qualified with industry experience, and provide expert knowledge in their specific area. The course provides a number of exciting excursions including an overseas residential, university visits and planning and delivering residential and team building activities for Level 2 and Level 3 students. The HND is offered on a full-time basis; each year is divided into two semesters with knowledge and skills being continually assessed via a variety of methods including written assignments, case studies, practical demonstrations, work placements, end of unit tests and presentations. Studying in a smaller cohort of students ensures that academic learning is supported by a personal tutor from the academic staff team. Subject specific learning advisers supplement the library and information technology facilities at the college. Entry requirements You will require 64 UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 Public Services related qualification and five A - C GCSEs including maths and English. Mature applicants with other qualifications or non-formal qualifications are welcome to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis and may be asked to complete a short task to demonstrate the required level of knowledge to meet the demands of the course. All applicants will be asked to attend a formal interview to assess suitability and commitment to the programme of study.