Public Services Uniformed BTEC National Certificate

Public Services (Uniformed) BTEC National Certificate

Subject category:
Public Services

What will I study?
A range of units with six in the first year and six in the second year. Subjects include teamwork, law, psychology, politics and expedition skills. All require type written assignments to build a portfolio and thus time management, organisational skills and self discipline are very important. In addition you will have to study another course, such as Maths GCSE re-sit, CSLA, Deaf Awareness and First Aid or another relevant certificated course

Duration:
Two years

Do I need any additional qualifications/ skills?

How will I be assessed?
There are no formal examinations but the course is academic and all work is assessed through regular assignments building up a comprehensive portfolio as appropriate for a Level 3 course.

What can I do afterwards?
The course is equivalent to two A Levels and up to 240 UCAS points can be obtained. Thus, progression to University to a range of courses or entry into any of the Uniformed Public Services, (subject also to each services entrance criteria).

Are there any additional costs involved?
There will be opportunities to participate in events outside the college such as Army or Navy 'Look at Life courses, visits to pertinent establishments such as the Imperial War Museum and the Crown Court and a trip abroad that ties in with various units. Some of these trips will have a charge payable by the students to cover the costs involved.

Location:
Lewes 6th Form College

Entry Requirements
A requirement of 32/34 points, with a minimum C grade in GCSE English. You should be able to demonstrate an interest in a career in the Uniformed Public Services; a commitment to personal fitness and outdoor pursuits as well as an understanding that there will be a manageable amount of academic work. You should also be prepared to take advantage of 'Look at Life courses and similar schemes as and when they are available.