Public Services BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Totton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Totton

The course aims to prepare you for a career in the uniformed public services or continue into higher education.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Totton (Hampshire)
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Calmore Road, SO40 3ZX

Start date

On request

About this course

You will need five GCSEs at grade C or above including English, or at least a Merit at BTEC First Diploma or equivalent qualification. You will be expected to achieve a GCSE grade C Mathematics during the course if you have not already done so.

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Course programme


Public Services, BTEC National Diploma
BTEC National Diploma
Summary
A full-time course of practical activities and lessons. You should also be prepared to develop your own skills in teamwork and personal fitness. The course is equivalent to three A levels covering eighteen units over two years.
About the Course
A full-time course of practical activities and lessons. You should also be prepared to develop your own skills in teamwork and personal fitness. The course is equivalent to three A levels covering eighteen units over two years.
* Government, policies and the public services. Looking at the government and how policies impact on the services.
* Team leadership in the uniformed public services including different leadership styles and what makes an effective team.
* Citizenship, contemporary society and the public services. Researching how different views of citizenship have developed and the qualities of a 'good' citizen.
* Team development in public services. How teamwork is used within the uniformed public services.
* Understanding discipline with the uniformed public services along with the complex nature of authority.
* Diversity and the public services, covering their duty to provide equality of service to all memebers of the community.
Additional units include:-
* Physical preparation and fitness for the uniformed services which covers the major body systems, the effects of lifestyle, plan and undertake a fitness training programme.
* Command and control in the uniformed services which covers the rank and responsibilities and be able to demonstrate command and control task activities.
* Uniformed public services employment where you will identify the job opportunities, terms and conditions, training and application process for the post.
* Understanding behaviour in uniformed public service employment. Researching the different types of communication behaviour and ways of overcoming possible conflict.
* Crime and its Effects on Society.
A residential event in collaboration with a uniformed public service is an important element of the course.
Course Aims
The course aims to prepare you for a career in the uniformed public services or continue into higher education.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
You will be continually assessed through practical and written assignments.
CSLA is a recommended enhancement course.
Fees
No Course Fees for Under 19's. Over 19's must pay, or claim Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement for FREE courses .
What next?
You may go directly to employment in the armed forces, emergency services or prison service, or you can choose to continue into higher education.

Public Services BTEC National Diploma

Price on request