Public Services HNC & HND

Higher National Diploma in Public Services Herefordshire & Ludlow College, awarded by Pearson

KEY FACTS

Level: 4 & 5 Attendance: Full-time Duration: Two years Location: HLC Hereford Campus and various outdoor venues Application: HLC application form

The BTEC Higher National Qualification in Public Services is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and to support students wishing to pursue or advance their career in public services. This qualification is specifically designed to equip students with public services skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global public services environment. It has a broad range of modules that prepare students for their future career and offer a variety of pathways. The course is based at the Hereford campus and is designed to ensure that students are provided with opportunities to enter or progress in employment in public services; progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Criminology, Policing, Fire and Rescue, Public Services Management or a related area.

Course Content

An exciting and detailed introduction to public services Students have the opportunity to select a career pathway Strong liaison with all public services Work-based experience

Year 1 Mandatory • Organisational Structures and Culture • Mental Health and well-being • Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment • Public Services in Contemporary Society • Specialist Pathway to include Blue Light Services with

Community Engagement & Responding to Emergencies • A wide range of optional units

Year 2 Mandatory • Research Project • Reflective Professional Practice Optional • Serious and Organised Crime • Physical Activity Life Style and Health • Work-based Experience

Assessment

Assessment takes place using a variety of methods; essays, presentations, teaching assessments, practical performance assessments, external assessment, projects, group work, practical work experience and independent research.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a full level 3 qualification and English and maths GCSE at Grade 9–4 (A–C).

A Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required for this course and may incur an additional cost.

Progression

Opportunities to study Honours degrees in Criminology, Policing, Fire and Rescue, Public Services Management or a related area.

Course Fees

£5,750 (at time of print). All fees are subject to change; please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section of this document on page 18.

Every course has day-to-day costs for basic books, stationery, printing and photocopying. The amounts vary between courses.

There will be the opportunity to go on a variety of trips, these are optional and you will be expected to meet any costs.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this course and will incur an additional cost (£44 plus a yearly update service of £13 per year, at time of print).

Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk

Teaching, Education & Support • Diploma in Education & Training • Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific

Learning Difficulties Level 5 Diploma • FdA Learning Support

Diploma in Education & Training Herefordshire & Ludlow College, awarded by Pearson

KEY FACTS

Level: 4 & 5 Attendance: Part-time (evening) Duration: Two years Location: HLC Hereford Campus Application: HLC application form

This is a teacher educator programme designed for intending and practising teachers/trainers in further education and training, industry, adult and community education and public sector services. This qualification is for those with a full or part-time teaching role. Students achieving this Diploma can gain Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills (QTLS) status after a period of professional formation. The programme aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for their own effective performance and professional development, enabling them to realise their own potential and that of their students in line with the professional standards for teachers in this sector.

Course Content

Year 1 • Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training • Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training • Inclusive Practice • The Role of the Course and Personal Tutor

Year 2 • Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in

Education and Training • Wider Professional Practice and Development in

Education and Training • Specialist Delivery • Specialist Resources

Over the two years, participants will also undertake 100 hours of teaching practice and maintain a professional development portfolio. Assessment

Teaching practice is assessed with observations and a number of written tasks which underpin knowledge and understanding. The trainees have numerous opportunities to reflect on and develop their practice whilst producing their professional development portfolio.

Entry Requirements

This programme is available to anyone who teaches/trains young people (normally post 14) and adults, particularly: • Practising full and part-time teachers/trainers within the broad field of education and training. This includes higher, further and adult education, leisure and youth workers, and training personnel in HM Forces • Intending teachers provided they are adequately qualified in the subject they wish to teach and can obtain practical teaching experience • Training personnel in industry, commerce and services

Applicants are expected to possess the following qualifications on entry: • Level 3 qualification in their vocational area • Level 2 qualifications in English and maths All applicants require a DBS to be in place.

Progression

Students can enter employment in the lifelong learning sector as a qualified teacher (QTLS) following professional formation.

Additional specialist modules are available to meet continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

Course Fees

£3,200 (at time of print). All fees are subject to change, please check with the relevant provider and see the Money Matters section on page 18.

A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this course and will incur an additional cost (£44 plus a yearly update service of £13 per year, at time of print).

Contact Enquiries Call: 0800 032 1986 Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk