Public Services Extended Diploma
You will gain a solid understanding of the skills and demands required for a career in the public services, learning about a range of subjects such as leadership, health and lifestyle, citizenship, politics and law. You will have the opportunity to take part in activities which will enhance your understanding of a career in the industry; for example, opportunities to go on residential visits to develop team work and leadership skills, experiencing outdoor activities including water based, or meeting a range of guest speakers from the Army, Navy and the Police and participating in recruitment events.
The course is made up of 18 units, core units include:
• Government, policies and the public services
• Team development and leadership
• Citizenship and diversity
• Understanding discipline
• Public service fitness
Together with specialist units, such as:
• Physical preparation for public services
• Outdoor activities
• Police powers
• War, conflict and terrorism
• Major incidents
• Law and the legal system
• Custodial care
• Instructing physical activity
You will need: Level 2 BTEC Public Services at Merit or Distinction and maths and English at Grade 4 or 4 GCSEs grade 9-4 including maths and English
On successful completion of the two year course you can move onto university level courses or employment. Opportunities are available to gain entry into a wide range of public sector occupations in both the uniformed and non-uniform sectors such as Local Government Administration, Customs and Excise, The Police Service, The Fire Service, The Armed Forces, The Military Police, Security or The Prison Service.
