Public Services BTEC Diploma

This course is ideal for candidates who express interest in the emergency services or armed forces and want to get to grips with the basics of public services, getting involved in a whole array of teamwork activities, expeditions, personal and planning skills and improving health and fitness. Although this qualification will not guarantee you a job in the public services, it will set you up with the appropriate skills that employers look on favourably. Alternatively this will provide the perfect platform to progress on to a level 2 course, should you wish to pursue this academic path. -Public Service Careers -Improving Health and Fitness -Personal Skills for Public Services -Practical Teamwork -Map Reading -Planning and Participating -Public Service Project -Introduction to Expedition Skills -Leadership Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

- 2 GCSE grades at E/2 or above. - Progression from an entry Level 3 certificate or above. - You will need to have a suitable reference and undertake a successful interview.

You will need to dress smartly and wear an appropriate uniform. You will be expected to attend residential trips during the autumn and summer term. The cost of the course is £60 (for students that do not meet the criteria for student finance support) which covers transport, residential and outdoor activities. In addition to this, uniform must also be bought during the summer term.

To pass this course you will complete assignments throughout the year. Assignments will include project work- training sessions- essays & reports- role-plays and practical fitness and teamwork sessions.