BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (Level 2)
BTEC
In South Shields
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BTEC
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South shields
This First Diploma in Public Services is aimed at individuals who may be considering a career within or associated with the Public Services (Uniformed) industry. It may also be used as an entry qualification for the BTEC National in Public Services.
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About this course
You will need to be at least 16 years of age when you start the course and normally have attained at least 4 GCSE subjects at level D or equivalent.
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Course programme
Course information:
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (Level 2)
Course summary:
This First Diploma in Public Services is aimed at individuals who may be considering a career within or associated with the Public Services (Uniformed) industry. It may also be used as an entry qualification for the BTEC National in Public Services.
Course content:
The Diploma is made up of a number of units some practical based and others classroom based.
To gain a First Diploma in Public Services a student must complete
THREE Core Units and
THREE Specialist Units.
Core units:
· Uniformed Public Services Employment
· Public Service Skills
· Uniformed Public Services Fitness
Specialist Units:
· Citizenship, the Individual and Society
· Public Service Workplace Welfare
· Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services
· Land Navigation by Map and Compass
· Law and its Impact on the Individual
· Crime and its Effects on Society
· Community and Cultural Awareness
· Expedition Skills
NB: Circumstances may cause the non availability of some specialist units.
Course structure:
This is a one year full time course. Students will be required to spend at least 360 hours on taught or directed study over the year.
Students will also follow courses in the three Key Skills of Communication, Application of Number and IT.
This course could include activities that may take place outside the conventional lecture time. These activities are a compulsory part of the course.
Assessment procedure:
Assessment is by a combination of submitted assignments and practical tasks that are internally assessed and then externally verified.
Qualifications achieved:
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (Level 2)
Progression opportunities:
This First Diploma in Public Services is aimed at individuals who may be considering a career within or associated with the Public Services (Uniformed) industry.
It may also be used as an entry qualification for the BTEC National in Public Services.
Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance.
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services (Level 2)