Full Time BTEC National Diploma Public Services (S) (H)

Full Time BTEC National Diploma Public Services (S) (H) This course is for you if:
You are interested in human behaviour, leadership and team working, and would like to develop the skills and knowledge required by employers in the Uniformed Public Services sector.

Course Code: L71216

Timetable:
Mon 9:30 - 11:00
Mon 12:00 - 13:30
Mon 14:30 - 16:00
Tue 11:00 - 12:30
Tue 13:00 - 14:30
Wed 9:30 - 11:00
Wed 13:00 - 14:30
Wed 14:30 - 15:30
Fri 11:00 - 12:30
Fri 13:00 - 14:30
Sun 10:00 - 11:00

Course Location: Southall
Course Duration (s): 2 year
Course Start Date (s): Sep
Home EU Fee (per year): £1840
International Non-EU Fee (per year): £4950
Exam fee (per year): £185

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.

About the course:
The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels. Some Units are compulsory and others have been selected to give students a broad course which is relevant to the widest career opportunities.

Core Units
Unit 1: Government, Policies and the Public Services
Unit 2: Team Leadership in the Uniformed Public Services
Unit 3: Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services
Unit 4: Team Development in the Public Services
Unit 5: Understanding Discipline within the Public Services
Unit 6: Diversity and the Public Services


Specialist Units can include:
Physical Preparation and Fitness for the Uniformed Services
Crime and its Effects on Society
Understanding the Criminal Justice System and Police Powers
Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment
Understanding Aspects of the Legal System and Law Making Process

Assessment:
Students will be expected to study 18 Units over two years. There are no formal exams; however, there will be continuous assessment by a variety of methods. The examining body is Edexcel.

After the course:
Progression onto an HND or degree course; alternatively the course is designed to prepare you for a career in a range of public services, for example:
Police, ambulance and fire services
Armed forces
Prison and security services
Local and central government such as Customs and Excise