Department of Public Services

Our Public Services courses offers an opportunity for progression to enter employment in the public service sector.

At Level 1 the course provides opportunities to develop confidence, self esteem and knowledge to enter employment, seek job opportunities or move on to further education.

At Level 2 the course offers opportunities to gain a vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the public service sector.

At level 3 the course aims to  provide opportunities for learners with an interest in public services to gain insight in this area of employment and prepare potential recruits for a variety of uniformed services.

The units have been developed to provide opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques and personal qualities.

Units of study could include:

• • Public Service Skills
• • Uniformed Public Service
• • Fitness
• • Adventurous Activities
• • Expedition Skills
• • Practical Teamwork Skills

Progression/Career Path

After 1 year at Level 1, you can achieve a BTEC Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Public Services. This means you can apply for Level 2.

After 1 year at Level 2, you can achieve a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services. This means you can apply for Level 3. This qualification can lead to careers in services such as the police, fire service, prison service and armed forces.

After one year at Level 3, you can achieve NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services. This qualification can lead to careers in the services, apprenticeships in the leisure industries or Further Education.