Public Services L3

Coleg Sir Gâr Carmarthenshire College

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In Carmarthen

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Carmarthen (Wales)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a two year Level 3 programme which aims to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of subject areas related to the public services. It will provide the learner with a realistic view of public services as a rewarding working environment. Programme content includes units focusing on teamwork and leadership skills; fitness development preparing you for the physical demands of work within the Public Services, specialist units which will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of areas such as Crime and Law, as well as units which allow opportunities to carry out research into Public Services careers that are of particular interest to you. Throughout the programme learners will take part in Public Services related activities such as Police role play exercises, Armed Forces events and national Public Services competitions. There will also be visits from guest speakers who work in the Public Services, providing an insight into the work they carry out. Learners will complete a 90 credit Diploma in year 1 and subject to satisfactory progress, a 120 credit Diploma or 180 credit Extended Diploma in year 2.  As part of the programme learners will also complete the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification.  Opportunities will also be provided for Welsh language development.

Facilities

Location

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Carmarthen (Carmarthenshire)
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Jobs Well Road,, SA31 3HY

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About this course

Progression and Employment:
BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Public Services enable learners to develop transferable skills, providing opportunities for progress to higher level qualifications such as Degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Careers directly related to the Diploma and Extended Diploma would include Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Paramedic, member of HM Forces, HM Revenue and Customs, community service organisations and emergency service related organisations.

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Subjects

  • Teamwork
  • Law
  • Leadership
  • IT Law
  • Fitness
  • Welsh
  • Police
  • Credit
  • IT
  • Public
  • IT Development
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Programme Features:

  • Provides learners with the opportunity to broaden their study in uniformed public service related areas
  • Encourages development of which are essential requirements for employment within the public services
  • Nationally recognised qualification which provides a progression to higher education or employment
  • Delivered by a highly experienced course team
  • Provide a progression route to higher education
  • Access to first class individual study support
  • Knowledge, understanding and skills are developed via a range of theoretical and practical internal and external activities.


Programme Content:

The units followed on the two year programme are:

  • Government, Policies and the Public Services
  • Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services
  • Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services
  • Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services
  • Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services
  • Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Public Services
  • International Institutions and Human Rights
  • Understand the Impact of War, Conflict and Terrorism on Public Services
  • Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
  • Crime and its Effects on Society
  • Command and Control in the Uniformed Public Services
  • Planning and Management of Major Incidents
  • Career Planning for the Public Services
  • Police Powers in the Public Services
  • Behaviour in Public Sector Employment
  • Communication and Technology in the Uniformed Public Services
  • Aspects of the Legal System and Law-making Process
  • Current and Media Affairs in Public Services
  • Volunteering in Public Services
  • Employment in the Uniformed Public Services

Additional information

Method of Assessment Continuous assessment, monitoring of coursework and assignments count towards the final award.

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