Level Five BTEC Higher National Diploma in Public Services UCAS Code L231
BTEC
In Beverley
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Beverley
This course is aimed at people who are considering a career with the public services sector or who are employed as a public services employee in, for example, the police or fire and rescue service. It is aimed at gaining an insight into the supervision and management responsibilities of those working in the sectors and developing research and analytical skills. The main pathways are for individuals to improve personal and professional development, support their existing work experience and to help them towards possible career progression, or simply as a personal challenge. After completing your higher national diploma, you may be able to achieve a full degree by doing a one-year “top-up” course. During the programme you will study and practise a variety of techniques and develop a substantial portfolio of work, as well as learning the theory behind subject areas such as criminology and custodial care. There is wide variety of topics to study such as research project in public services, emergency planning, personal outdoor skills, employability skills and managing stress.
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About this course
Three A'level passes in relevant subjects (120 points) A level three or four qualification in a relevant subject or level three Access to Higher Education Diploma A successful interview All applications will be considered on an individual basis
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Subjects
- IT
- Public
Course programme
Units include:
Year one:
- Small scale research in public services
- Organisation and behaviour
- Fair treatment in public services
- Justice and punishment
- Personal outdoor skills
- Custodial care in England and Wales
- Managing stress in public services
- Physical activity, lifestyle and wellbeing
Year two:
- Managing public service finance
- Government, decision making and the public services
- Research project
- Personal and professional development
- Substance misuse, culture and crime
- Emergency planning and the public services
- Physical activity, lifestyle and wellbeing
- Field-based fitness testing for sport and exercise
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, work-based assignments, work experience, practical assessment, portfolio development and presentations.
How will the course be delivered?It will be delivered through a mixture of workshops, taught sessions, lectures, independent learning and work-based assessment.
Our values- Quality Focused quality is at the heart of all we do, we are all accountable for performance and results.
- Ambitious achieving success for our learners, staff, businesses and communities.
- Enterprising innovative and responsive, encouraging new ideas to generate developments, income and efficiencies in our operations.
- Resilient embracing change and being determined to succeed.
- Respectful to each other, advancing equality of opportunities and promoting diversity
- Caring safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults, providing a safe, inclusive and considerate environment for all members of the college community.
Additional information
Level Five BTEC Higher National Diploma in Public Services UCAS Code L231