Public Services

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Public Services

Full Time

Course Overview

This two-year advanced level course will give you a thorough grounding in all areas required for entry into the uniformed services or for higher level study at university. You will learn about government, policies and public services, leadership and teamwork, citizenship, discipline, fitness testing and training, human rights, and understanding the impact of war, conflict and terrorism.

Course Content

The course covers a wide range of subjects including:

Government, policies and the public services
Leadership and teamwork in the public services
Citizenship, diversity and the public services
Understanding discipline in the uniformed public services
Fitness testing and training for the uniformed public services
Physical preparation, health and lifestyle for the public services
International institutions and human rights
Understand the impact of war, conflict and terrorism on public services
Skills for land based and adventurous activities
Command and control
Career planning for the public services
Instructing physical activity and exercise
Skills for water based activities and adventurous activities
Crime and its effects on society
Responding to emergency incidents
Communication and technology in the uniformed public services
Aspects of the legal system and law making process
Exercise, health and lifestyle
Land navigation by map and compass

Entry Requirement

You will need five GCSEs grade A*/9 to C/4 (including English, maths and preferably science) or BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services at merit level or above.

Assessment

The course is continuously assessed through assignments, projects and case studies. Students will develop a responsible and co-operative approach to working on their own and in groups. The course uses practical activities, presentations and involvement with personnel from the public services wherever possible.

Where does this course lead to

This course is a recognised route into Higher Education or employment in areas such as the armed forces, police service, fire service, ambulance service, HM Customs and Excise, outdoor activity centres, prison and security services and voluntary organisations.