Public Services

Qualification type: BTEC Extended Diploma Location:
Openshaw Campus
Subject area:
Public Services
Level: 3
Course Code: CR6656-01 Leaflet Number: 16140
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Qualification type: 
BTEC Extended Diploma
Level: 
3
Subject area: 
Public Services
Location: 
Openshaw Campus

What are the aims of this course?

This course is designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers within the public services or for progression on to higher education on courses such as HNDs and foundation degrees. You will be required to wear a uniform and will be under the same discipline as if you were in a uniformed service post in order to give you a taste of what to expect in your chosen career. You will be required to make a financial contribution to the uniform.

What are the areas covered by this course?

You will study:
- Government policies
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Citizenship, diversity and the public services
- Physical preparation and fitness
- Skill for water-based and adventurous activities
- Skills for land-based outdoor and adventurous activities

What are the areas covered by this course?

- International perspectives
- Understanding discipline
- Crime and its effect on society
- Command and control
- Major incidents
- Fitness testing and training for the uniformed public services
- Legal systems and law making processes
- Instructing physical activity and exercise

What qualifications do I need to do this course?

Five GCSEs at grade A-C, including Maths and English, or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) with a Merit grade. You will also need to have a positive Record of Achievement/Progress File.

How is the course assessed?

You will be assessed in a variety of ways that will be aimed at self development and improving opportunities available to you within the uniformed services. This will include written and practical assessments.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the course?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, in addition to various certificates in first aid, fitness, etc. You will also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills that will help develop important skills - like communication, team working, presentation, and problem solving.

What will I be able to go on to do after I've completed this course?

Successful completion of the course can lead directly to a wide range of higher education courses, such as HNDs, foundation degrees and degrees. Advice on opportunities for further study will be provided during your course.

What are the career opportunities?

This course is designed to improve your chances when applying for uniformed services posts within local government, customs and excise, the ambulance, police or fire services, care work, the armed forces, the prison service or security. Specialist careers advice will be available from our Advice and Guidance Team throughout your course.

Attendance

Full time

Course length

2 Year(s)

How do I apply?

To register your interest in a course, you need to complete an application form. To obtain an application form call our freecall number on 0800 068 8585 or email slt@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the Public Services course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.