Uniformed Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 1

During this course you will study a variety of units including: Searching for a job Conduct at work Health and fitness for public service Public service careers Improving health and fitness for entry into the uniformed public service Personal skills for the public services Map reading using ordnance survey maps What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Gain vital team building skills Improve your communication skills Develop skills in navigation Improve your fitness Learn how to plan and lead a team Take part in expeditions Lean basic first aid How will I be assessed? A variety of assessment methods are used including individual and group presentations, case studies, role-plays, question and answer sessions, producing display materials, time constrained assessments, work-based assignments and assessment. This will allow you to develop skills you currently possess and work on new skills that will help you progress, it will also allow you to build a portfolio of evidence and complete other workpacks that are required for you to gain the qualifications in this programme.

What can I do next? This skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: Progress directly onto BTEC Level 2 Public Services course Progress onto further education programmes in Uniformed Public Services, after passing the BTEC Public Services Diploma, achieving a pass on your functional skills in Maths/English maintaining an excellent attendance record, showing a positive attitude and successfully completing all additional qualifications Pursue a career in sport, the police service, the armed forces, the fire servie, prison service, security, revenue and customs or youth and community work