BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Unit/s 4: Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services
Lecturer Chris Pickering
Assessor Chris Pickering
Learning Outcomes and Criteria Targeted: Learning Outcomes
Grading criteria covered
1 Understand the need for discipline in the uniformed public services 2 Be able to demonstrate selfdiscipline as required in the uniformed public services 3 Know what conformity and obedience mean, highlighting their place in the uniformed public services 4 Know the complex nature of authority in the uniformed public services.
P1, M1, D1 P2, M2, D2 P4, P3, M3
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Learner work Submitted: Task Number Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5
Task descriptor
Submitted
Spider diagrams and explanation / Briefing paper Witness statements and accompanying evidence Film blurb/Dangers information/Research Report Witness statement accompanying evidence / Self-evaluation document / video ‘20 question’ report
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Issue Date: January 2015 Submission Date/s: last task w/c 01/06/15 Actual Date of Submission/s: Learner Declaration: I certify that the work in this assignment is all my original work and any information gathered from the internet, books, magazines etc. must be referenced in the appropriate way. I am aware that copying and pasting work from the internet will result in me having to resubmit my work.
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Chris Pickering
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Jan 2015
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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services
Unit:
4: Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services
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Assignment Brief
Introduction: The effectiveness of any public service is directly related to, and affected by, the efficiency of the people who work in that service. Discipline plays a major role in the uniformed public services and the degree of self-discipline exhibited by public servants will affect their own efficiency and that of their service. 3 Hull College School of Sport, Public Services Travel & Tourism
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services This unit will provide learners with the opportunity to examine why discipline is required in the uniformed public services; how this influences the efficiency and effectiveness of that service and the qualities expected of a self-disciplined public servant. A vital component of discipline is the recognition and acceptance of a rigid hierarchical structure or chain of command. During the delivery of this unit learners will look at authority, both within the public services and in wider society. The importance of discipline to the effective operation of any public service will be explored throughout the unit. This unit will give the learner the opportunity to demonstrate skills, such as self-discipline and acceptance of authority, through practical activities and increase their self-awareness of these skills, which are vitally important in the context of the public services.
Scenario: You are working for officer training school at the Royal military academy Sandhurst. You have been asked to produce information and guidance for potential officers on the importance of discipline. Your tasks need to show them why discipline is required and it is important to the UPS. Learner Tasks:
P1 Explain the need for and the role of discipline in the uniformed public services M1 Justify the need for and role of discipline in the uniformed public services D1 Evaluate the impact of discipline on the uniformed public services
Task 1: Why should they listen to you?
Produce 2 spider diagrams in the class looking at the need for and role of discipline in the emergency blue light services, the armed forces and/or other UPS. Add additional information from the class task to explain the need for and role of discipline. For higher grades produce a briefing paper for new officers
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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services justifying the need for disciplined environments to be set up under their command (you must use case studies to support the importance of discipline using a range of UPS). Evaluate the impact discipline has on the UPS ensure you
review the information then bring it together to form a conclusion Spider diagrams and explanation / Briefing paper
Date Due: w/c 09/02/15
P4 Participate in conformity simulations
Task 2: Will you do it?
Participate fully in at least two different conformity simulations. Complete a brief mini report on how you reacted to each simulation. Witness statements and accompanying evidence
Date Due: w/c 23/02/15
P3 Outline what is meant by the terms ‘conformity’ and ‘obedience’ with reference to the public services M3 Explain why conformity and obedience are important in the public services, with reference to research studies.
Task 3: Film 2014 and Research studies Watch the film and complete a film blurb outlining conformity and obedience related to the Police. Use the film to identify the danger of ‘blind obedience’. For the higher grades you will need to research studies looking at the explaining the consequences of conforming and obeying orders within the PS (Asch, Milgram, Hoffling, Zimbardo)
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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services Film blurb/Dangers information Research Report
Date Due: w/c 09/03/15 Date Due: w/c 27/04/15
P2 Demonstrate self-discipline through relevant activities M2 Perform relevant activities with a high standard of self-discipline D2 Evaluate personal levels of self-discipline for entry to the uniformed public services.
Task 4: Can you do it yourself? Take part in at least 2 activities where you demonstrate self-discipline. Activities: Drill Video blog (must attempt this) Attendance record Punctuality record E-ilp progress Action plan for future entry Complete the evaluation document after completing the activities to evaluate your personal levels of self-discipline for the above activities linked to entry to UPS. Witness statement accompanying evidence Self-evaluation document / video
Date Due w/c 16/03/15 Date Due w/c 04/05/15
P5 describe ‘authority’ as it relates to the uniformed public services.
Task 5: The Big Question
Answer the questions raised in class to look at the complex nature of authority within the UPS. The questions will cover structure, nature and different types of authority. There will also be question on legislation which is in place to support decisions made by those in positions of authority. ‘20 question’ report
Date Due: w/c 01/06/15
Grading criteria covered in this assignment P1 explain the need for and the role of discipline in the uniformed public services P2 demonstrate self-discipline through relevant activities P3 outline what is meant by the terms ‘conformity’ and ‘obedience’ with reference to the public services P4 participate in conformity simulations P5 describe ‘authority’ as it relates to the uniformed public services.
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BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services M1 justify the need for and role of discipline in the uniformed public services M2 perform relevant activities with a high standard of self-discipline M3 explain why conformity and obedience are important in the public services, with reference to research studies. D1 evaluate the impact of discipline on the uniformed public services D2 evaluate personal levels of self-discipline for entry to the uniformed public services.
Assessment Guidance Explain – when you are asked to explain you should describe the point and then give details and reasons why. This should include actual examples to back up your descriptions Demonstrate – Complete a given instruction with hard evidence of you doing so such as photographic and written witness testimony Outline – a general description or plan showing the essential features of something but not the detail Participate – Join in with a group or individual activity and provide evidence of role Describe – To give a clear description that includes all of the relevant features – think of it as ‘painting a picture with words’. Give an account with words of (Someone or something) including relevant characteristics, qualities or events Justify - show or prove to be right or reasonable. Perform - carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function). Evaluate – Review the information then bring it together to form a conclusion. Give evidence for each of your views or statements i.e. a supported judgement
Unit Content 1 Understand the need for discipline in the uniformed public services Uniformed services: emergency services; armed forces; other uniformed services including the Prison Service, HM Revenue and Customs, Maritime and Coast Guard Agency, private security services; hierarchical command and rank structure of each service The need for discipline: definitions of discipline; the necessity for rules and regulations; why orders need to be followed; maintenance of order; rewards; punishment; consequences of a lack of discipline in the public services; effect on social order; anarchy The role of discipline: team spirit; sense of duty and honour (to your service, to your colleagues, to the public); serving the public; rules/procedures/policies/legislation in the uniformed public services to encourage discipline eg Armed Forces Act 2006 (relevant sections), code of professional standards for the police 7 Hull College School of Sport, Public Services Travel & Tourism
BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma Public Services 2 Be able to demonstrate self-discipline as required in the uniformed public services Self-discipline: personal grooming and presentation; punctuality; time management; reliability; attendance;composure; attitude; performance; personality; the effects of self-discipline and the consequences on the individual and organisation of a lack or total absence of self-discipline Activities requiring self-discipline: drill, uniform maintenance, adhering to a team code; time management; attendance 3 Know what conformity and obedience mean, highlighting their place in the uniformed public services Conformity: compliance with common practices; social norms; the role of self-esteem; the purpose of uniforms; the relevance of conformity in the uniformed public services Obedience: as an act, practice or quality; following orders; conscious and unconscious obedience; compliance; status as a factor in obedience; influences, fear, reward, love, respect; the relevance of obedience in the uniformed public services Research studies: Asch, Milgram, Hoffling, Zimbardo Conformity simulations: moral dilemmas, personal decision making, ethics, code of conduct 4 Know the complex nature of authority in the uniformed public services Authority: within a range of different public services, Independent Police Complaints Commission, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, HM Chief Inspector of Fire Services; extent of authority; power or right to enforce obedience Nature of authority: power; position; status; influence; corruption; disobedience; blind obedience including both positive and negative aspects; moral dilemmas and responsibility for decisions taken Types of authority: authoritarian; dictatorial; consultative; participative; how these forms of authority are applied to the public services legislation: Armed Forces Discipline Act 2000; Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Section IX); Police Act 1997 (Section 50); Fire and Rescue Services Act Verified by …………………………….. (sign) ………………………….… (print) Position ………………………………………...
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