Course code: 9647
Course type: Full time
Duration: 1 year
Level: 1
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

The public services sector offers a wide variety of employment and voluntary opportunities. This qualification aims to engage learners in developing a broad range of skills, including map-reading, teamwork and expedition skills, all of which would give them a significant head-start on the road to building a career in the public services. The qualification has been designed to reflect the knowledge and understanding that are required for working in today’s public services sector – a workforce that has to be able to solve problems, meet deadlines, work in a team and keep fit, all of which are reflected in the units on offer within the course.

What do I need?

A mixture of GSCEs grades E to G. Satisfactory completion of your existing studies.

How will I be assessed?

Through a range of practical and coursework assignments.

What will I learn?

Independent, teamwork and outward bound skills plus knowledge of different public services and forces.

What are my career opportunities?

This could lead to you working as an assistant in a public service career.

Further Study?

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Public Services, where further skills will prepare you for a career in the services.

Are there any extra costs?

Uniform (approx. £150) plus contribution towards trips and visits (approx £50).