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FullTime National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Public Services

Vocational qualification

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Duration

    2 Years

BTEC Nationals in Public Services are designed to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of subject areas related to the uniformed public services, providing the learner with a realistic view of public services as a rewarding working environment.

About this course

Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or GNVQ Intermediate or First Diploma level, and an appropriate NVQ at Level 2 are also acceptable. There are no formal entry requirements if you are aged 19 or over, but entry is subject to an interview.

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Subjects

  • Public

Course programme

Awarding Body

EDEXCEL

Course Content

BTEC Nationals in Public Services are designed to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in a variety of subject areas related to the uniformed public services, providing the learner with a realistic view of public services as a rewarding working environment.

Course Features

Provides the learner with the opportunity to broaden their study in uniformed public service related areas

Encoourages teamwork, co-operation and problem solving skills, which are essential requirements for employment within the public services environment

Nationally recognised qualification which provides a progression to higher education or employment 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

Qualification recognised by leading employers

Delivered at a local college

Access to first class individual study support

Knowledge, understanding and skills are developed via a range of theoretical and practical internal and external activities.
Career Prospects and Progression

BTEC National Award/Certificate and Diploma in Public Services enable learners to develop transferable skills, providing an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as Degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Careers directly related to the National Award/Certificate and Diploma would include Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Paramedic or member of HM Forces, HM Revenue and Customs, community service organisations and emergency service related organisationsand Customs, community service organisations and emergency service related organisations.

Modules

The Core Units are: 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 Public Services, Unit 5 Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services, Unit 6 Diversity and the Public Services. The following are some of the many specialist units that can be chosen: Physical Preparation and Fitness, Crime and its Effects, Major Incidents; Expedition Skills; Understanding ICT in Local and Central Government.

Method of Assessment

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

Course Length

2 Year

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Graig Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can receive course materials and submit assignments in Welsh

Entry Requirements

Minimum of four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or GNVQ Intermediate or First Diploma level, and an appropriate NVQ at Level 2 are also acceptable. There are no formal entry requirements if you are aged 19 or over, but entry is subject to an interview.

Full-time or Part-time

FullTime

FullTime National Award/Certificate/Diploma in Public Services

Price on request