Public Services BTEC 90 Credit /Extended Diploma Level 3

The Public Services BTEC Diploma qualifications are targeted at learners who would like to gain employment in the uniformed public services sector. The qualifications are suitable for those who would like to enter employment in an operational role or in an office-based role supporting the uniformed public services.

This course will help you develop the skills you need in order to understand the uniformed public services sector.

The Public Services BTEC Diploma course provides many opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. You will be encouraged to explore factors that may support a variety of roles within the uniformed services, such as understanding behaviour, knowing communication systems and how the international environment affects the roles of the uniformed services. Delivery includes a mixture of lectures, practical activities, outside visits and visiting specialist speakers from the public services. There will also be workshops and tutorials relating to the assignment programme.

In addition to your main programme, you will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course content
Public Services BTEC Diploma Compulsory Units:

• Government, Policies and the Public Services


• Adventurous Activities


• Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services


• Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services


• Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services


• Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services

Additional Units:

• Communication and Technology in Public Services


• Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle in the Public Services


• Current Media Affairs in the Public Services


• Responding to Emergency Service Incidents


• Crime and its Effects on Societies


• Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions


• Command and Control in the Uniformed Public Service


• Career Planning for the Public Services

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and maths, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 2 qualification and appropriate English and maths qualifications, and an interview.

Career Opportunities

This course provides an ideal opportunity to prepare for employment in a wide range of public service occupations such as the Police, Fire Service, Royal Navy, Army, etc. Students may also progress to public service-related higher education courses and general business courses.

Course Progression

A range of higher education programmes.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.