Public Services Bridging Materials

Bolton College public services Bridging Resources

Part of the University of Bolton Group

Learner Name: .....................................

School: ...............................................

Public Service of interest: Choice One: .........................................

Choice Two: ......................................…

Tell us about you What are your hobbies?

Rank your five best skills: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Why do you want to join your chosen Public Service?

Professional Expectation • • • • • • • •

Attendance Punctual / be on time Respectful – language, behaviour and attitude Engage in every lesson 100% effort in class and assignments / coursework Be prepared for learning – bring paper and a pen to every class Wear the appropriate clothing / uniform Wear ID badge

What would you expect from your tutors and the department at Bolton College?

“

Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.

Frank Tyger

”

Course Overview Level 3 Public Services ( (Two Year programme) What you will be studying: Year One

Year Two

Unit 1: Government Policies, Procedures and the Public Services

Unit 14: Responding to Emergency Service Incidents

Unit 2: Leadership and Teamwork

Unit 15: Planning and Management for Major Incidents

Unit 3: Citizenship, Diversity and the Uniformed Public Services Unit 4: Understanding Discipline in the Public Services Unit 5: Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle in the Public Services

Unit 20: Communication and Technology in the Uniformed Public Services Unit 22: Aspects of the Legal System and Law Making Process Unit 24: Current and Media Affairs

Unit 6: Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services Unit 12: Crime and its Effects on Society

Unit 29: Security Procedures in the Public Services Unit 30: Practical Team Sport

Unit 13: Command and Control in the Unit 31: Exercise, Health and Lifestyle Uniformed Public Services Unit 32: Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

Websites for you to research Royal Air Force: www.raf.mod.uk British Army: www.army.mod.uk Royal Navy: www.royalnavy.mod.uk Paramedics: www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-healthprofessionals/roles-allied-health-professions/paramedic Greater Manchester Police: www.gmp.police.uk Greater Manchester Fire Service: www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

Course Overview Level 2 Public ServiceS Diploma

What you will be studying: Unit 1: Public Service Skills Unit 2: Employment in the Uniformed Public Services Unit 4: Career Planning for the Public Services Unit 5: Improving Health and Fitness Unit 8: Adventurous Activities and Teamwork Unit 9: Sport and Recreation in the Uniformed Public Services Unit 10: Land Navigation by Map and Compass

Websites for you to research Royal Air Force: www.raf.mod.uk British Army: www.army.mod.uk Royal Navy: www.royalnavy.mod.uk Paramedics: www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-healthprofessionals/roles-allied-health-professions/paramedic Greater Manchester Police: www.gmp.police.uk Greater Manchester Fire Service: www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

Course Overview Level 1 Public Services

What you will be studying: Public Services Careers Improving Health & Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Services Personal Skills for the Public Services Forensic Detection Introduction to Security Work in the Public Services Practical Teamwork in the Public Services Public Service Incidents Public Services: Assisting the Public Planning & Participation in an Event

Websites for you to research Royal Air Force: www.raf.mod.uk British Army: www.army.mod.uk Royal Navy: www.royalnavy.mod.uk Paramedics: www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-healthprofessionals/roles-allied-health-professions/paramedic Greater Manchester Police: www.gmp.police.uk Greater Manchester Fire Service: www.manchesterfire.gov.uk

Course Overview Level 3 NCFE Policing Diploma

Year One Prepare for a career in the Police Service

Year Two Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Neighbourhood Policing

Develop aspects of Physical Fitness for Entry into Police Service

Mental and Physical Wellbeing in the Police Service

Values and Standards in the Police Service

Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty

Preparation for Higher Education

Dealing with Emergency Incidents

UK Legal Systems and The Police Service

ICT in the Police Service Volunteering in the Police Service

Understand Conflict Management and Carry out Map Reading and Navigation Personal Protection Across Open Country Develop Leadership Skills The Influence of UK Government, International Organisations and the Crime Scene Investigation Media on the Police Service Understand the Impact of War and Conflict on the Police Service

Websites for you to research College of Policing: www.college.police.uk/Pages/Home.aspx Home Office: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office Intelligence Services: www.mi5.gov.uk/ TV Documentary Series: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000frh9/murder-247 Greater Manchester Police: www.gmp.police.uk Interactive Session on Sentencing: www.ybtj.justice.gov.uk/

Facilities Information

Current facilities at Bolton College • • • • • • •

Multi-use Sports Hall Gym Suite fitted with brand new equipment LRCs / Library on different floors Accessible laptops Spin Studio Canteen Shop selling snacks and essentials

Trips & Enrichment • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Public Order training with Merseyside Police RAF Base visits Adventure / Survival training in the Lake District British Army Base visits and fitness Anderton Centre adventure training Royal Marines trip Indoor rock climbing Fire Service selection day Paintballing Velodrome cycling BMX Indoor Centre Ice skating at Blackburn Arena Chill Factore

Activity: Fitness Testing In preparation for September please attempt the below fitness tests:

Press–ups Attempt as many press-ups as you can in two minutes, adding your scores below:

Attempt One

Attempt Two

Attempt Three

Sit–ups Attempt as many sit-ups as you can in two minutes, adding your scores below:

Attempt One

Attempt Two

Attempt Three

Two Kilometer Run Attempt to run 2k, adding your times below:

Attempt One

Attempt Two

Attempt Three

Tricep-dips Attempt as many tricep-dips as you can in two minutes, adding your scores below:

Attempt One

Attempt Two

Attempt Three

Activity: Case Study Research In preparation for September please familiarize yourself with the case studies below, which you will study on this Diploma. Please make notes.

James Bulger Murder www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2006/12/04/local_history_ bulger_feature.shtml

Mark Duggan - London Riots 2011 www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14842416

Stephen Lawrence Murder www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-26465916

Bolton College public services

contact

Public Services: gareth.wild@boltoncc.ac.uk Public Services Coordinator tim.woodward@boltoncc.ac.uk HE Coordinator mike.bruns@boltoncc.ac.uk Curriculum Leader for Public Services and Sport