Public Services Introductory Diploma EDEXCEL

Course

In Skelmersdale

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Skelmersdale

  • Duration

    1 Year

Classroom studies are combined with talks by guest speakers by Public Service organisations. Additionally there are visits to Outdoor Activity centres where you can take part in a variety of outdoor activities and take part in overnight camps around Forest of Bowland. There are excellent enrichment opportunities working with the various uniformed services such as the 'Look at life' scheme.

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Skelmersdale (Lancashire)
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Yewdale, WN8 6JA

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About this course

There are no formal entry requirements, but a reasonable standard of English and maths is expected, plus the enthusiasm and commitment to succeed. All candidates will be interviewed to assess their eligibility for the course.

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Public Services Introductory Diploma EDEXCEL
Course Overview
Classroom studies are combined with talks by guest speakers by Public Service organisations. Additionally there are visits to Outdoor Activity centres where you can take part in a variety of outdoor activities and take part in overnight camps around Forest of Bowland. There are excellent enrichment opportunities working with the various uniformed services such as the 'Look at life' scheme, Leadership Cadre and workshops with the Police and Fire Services.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

06 September 2010
1 year
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is ideal for students looking for a career in public services, for example, HM Revenue and Customs, the police, fire and rescue services or armed services.
Successful students tend to be:
- good at communicating with all types of people, even in difficult situations
- determined and logical in their approach to preventing and solving crimes
- able to write accurate reports and deal with complex paperwork
- willing to accept discipline, without sacrificing common-sense and initiative
- interested in working with and helping the community.
Course Content
Students will study the following Units:
-The Uniformed and Non-uniformed Public Services Sector
-Introduction to Fitness and Lifestyle for Working in the Public Services
-Personal Effectiveness for the Public Services
Diversity in the Public Services
-Social Responsibility and the Value of the Citizen in the Public Services
-Introduction to Health and Safety in the Public Services
-Practical Teamworking in the Public Services
-Introduction to Map Work and Navigation Skills for the Public Services
-Incidents and the Public Services
-Introduction to Dealing with the Public in the Emergency Services
Key skills in communication and IT will also be studied as an integral part of the course.
Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Assessment will be by continuous assessment of assignment work, projects, case studies and practical activities.
Qualifications Gained
Public Services Introductory Diploma Edexcel(Uniformed Emergency Services and Armed Forces)
City & Guilds Working with Others
NCFE Certificate Drugs Awareness
Tutorial & Enrichment Studies
Progression Opportunities
Progression to First Diplomas in Public Services, Business Studies or Public Administration is possible upon completion of this course.
Career Opportunities
Employment in public services professions, eg HM Revenue and Customs, the police, fire and rescue services or armed services are possible routes for successful students.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Public Services Introductory Diploma EDEXCEL

Price on request