Uniformed Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 3

During this course you will study: Mandatory Units: Government policies Leadership and teamwork Citizenship, diversity and the public services Understanding discipline Fitness testing and training Optional Units include a selection from: Skills for land-based and adventurous activities Command and control Volunteering in the public services Crime and its effects on society

What skills will I gain? By studying this course you will: Gain an understanding of the public service sectors Develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills Gain an opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required for each of the uniformed services and how to improve their health and fitness for entry into these services Gain valuable leadership, team working and communication skills by taking part in team-building activities and educational visits Develop skills in navigation and map-reading in an outdoor environment Develop common core knowledge of Government policies, crime and its effects on society and citizenship and diversity How will I be assessed? A variety of assessment methods are used including individual and group presentations, case studies, assignments, reports, practical fitness testing and practical application of map and compass work. What can I do next? The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to: Apply to join the uniformed public services, such as the fire brigade, ambulance service, army, police and the prison service Progress onto Higher Education (HE) courses in this sector such as Public Services or Police Studies