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Public Services
Our public services courses provide you with a strong skills and knowledge base, allowing you to enter a uniformed service, such as The British Army, fire service, police, Royal Navy, prison service or the RAF with confidence. You will take part in a wide variety of enrichment activities such as visits from the public services, guest lectures and outdoor trips. Look out for our policing programme allowing you to gain specialist knowledge and skills for a career in the police.
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN SPORT & UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
If you enjoy fitness, teamwork and playing team sports then this is the course for you. The course will cover a combination of sport and uniformed public services topics such as map reading and navigation, fitness testing and sports coaching to develop skills such as communication, leadership, discipline, problem solving and confidence.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
Three GCSEs at grade 2 or above or an entry level qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If you don’t have English and maths at GCSE grade 9-4, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.
1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
During this course you will take part in a range of practical and theory sessions designed to develop your skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in the public services. You will cover topics including career planning, improving health and fitness, adventurous activities and team sports.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
Four GCSEs grade 3 or a level 1 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
On completion of this course you could progress on to our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Policing.
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN POLICING COURSE
2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Our new policing course will help to prepare you for a career in the police. You will learn about leadership, preparing for a career in the police force, equality, diversity and inclusion, crime scene investigations, neighbourhood policing, fitness testing, values and standards in the police, map reading and navigation, UK legal systems and the police service.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
Four GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and maths or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
This course will provide you with UCAS points to allow you to progress on to higher education to study a range of policing degree programmes, or move into a range of employment opportunities with the police service such as the police constable degree apprenticeship.
2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Our level 3 course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the public services or go to university on completion. The course combines both theory and practical health and fitness, outdoor activity and expedition sessions. Topics covered on the course include understanding discipline, practical team sports, career planning and understanding behaviour in the public services.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
Four GCSEs grade 4 or above including English and maths or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
On completion of this course you could progress on to university to study a public services related degree such as criminology, crime and investigation or criminal justice or look to pursue a career in the public services in a range of roles.
WHAT CAN I EARN?
Army officer Paramedic £27,000 - £65,000 £25,000 - £38,000
Firefighter
£23,000 - £38,000 Police officer £21,000 - £42,000 Prison officer £21,000 - £38,000
Sourced from the National Careers Service. Correct at time of print.
