Full Time Public Service Careers Uniformed Level 2

Vocational qualification

In Wandsworth

£ 4,725 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Wandsworth

  • Duration

    1 Year

This one year course is designed for students who wish to work in the public and uniformed careers such as the ambulance, fire, army and police services. The course will develop the skills and knowledge that employers want in the uniformed police services sectors. There is a strong emphasis on your own health, lifestyle and fitness, with a particular focus on teamwork, leadership skills

Facilities

Location

Start date

Wandsworth (London)
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Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PP

Start date

On request

About this course

This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years. You will need either:
4 GCSEs at least 2 graded D or above in relevant subjects (e.g. Citizenship, PE, Science, English and Maths)
A Merit grade or above BTEC Introductory Diploma (or a similar full level 1 qualification) in a related area.
Relevant experience and/or training in the industry (e.g. cadets, voluntary work) will be considered...

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Course programme


Public Service Careers (Uniformed) Edexcel First Diploma

Level: Level 2

Course content:
This one year course is designed for students who wish to work in the public and uniformed careers such as the ambulance, fire, army and police services. The course will develop the skills and knowledge that employers want in the uniformed police services sectors. There is a strong emphasis on your own health, lifestyle and fitness, with a particular focus on teamwork, leadership skills and communication.
This one year course is designed for students who wish to work in the public and uniformed careers such as the ambulance, fire, army and police services. The course provides opportunities for students to develop basic skills, knowledge and understanding through experiencing the range and types of activity that those serving the public are expected to carry out. There is a strong emphasis on your own health, lifestyle and fitness and you will develop your physical sport and recreation skills. The course consists of six units, which include Public Service Skills, Uniformed Public Services Fitness, Uniformed Public Service Employment, Sport and Recreation, Citizenship, the Individual and Society, Adventurous Activities and Team Work for the Public Services. As part of the course you will also be participating in outdoor activities such as map reading, high ropes and competitions organised by the services. You course will also include key/functional skills in communication and application of number at the appropriate level.

Course Structure:
The course is a combination of practical activity and theory sessions timetabled across 3 days.

This course is also available on the 14-19 Schools Links/ or Schools Extra programme.

Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
continuous assessment through assignments and practical observations. All assignments will be internally assessed.

Next step:
BTEC National Diploma in Public Services.

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
Approximately £30 for text books/materials. Appropriate sports clothing is essential for all practical work.

When and Where


  • This course is: Full time

    Length: 1 year

    Start Date: September

    Campus: Wandsworth Centre

    Course Code: N/A

    Tuition Fees: Please ask

    International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time

Entry Requirement:
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years. You will need either:
4 GCSEs at least 2 graded D or above in relevant subjects (e.g. Citizenship, PE, Science, English and Maths)
A Merit grade or above BTEC Introductory Diploma (or a similar full level 1 qualification) in a related area.
Relevant experience and/or training in the industry (e.g. cadets, voluntary work) will be considered in support of your application

Full Time Public Service Careers Uniformed Level 2

£ 4,725 + VAT