Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 1<br />
DIPLOMA IN<br />
PUBLIC SERVICES<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN<br />
PUBLIC SERVICES<br />
LEVEL 3<br />
EXTENDED DIPLOMA<br />
IN PUBLIC SERVICES<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
H<br />
This BTEC Diploma is for you if you would<br />
like to learn more about a range of skills and<br />
career opportunities in the public services.<br />
You will gain a broad insight into team<br />
working, health and fitness and citizenship,<br />
and you will develop foundation skills and<br />
knowledge required by employers in the<br />
sector.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Introduction to Expedition Skills<br />
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Map Reading<br />
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Personal Skills for the Public Services<br />
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Forensic Detection<br />
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Health & Fitness for Public Service<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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Minimum Entry Level 3 in English & Maths<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 programme in Public Services or Sport<br />
H<br />
This BTEC course is for you if you want a<br />
career in a range of public services such<br />
as the police, ambulance and fire services,<br />
armed forces and others.<br />
UNITS<br />
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The Role & Work of the Public Services<br />
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Working Skills in the Public Service Sector<br />
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Citizenship, Society & the Public Services<br />
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Crime & its Effects on Society & Individuals<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
»»<br />
Portfolio<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — D (including English<br />
and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills<br />
qualifications), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 1 Diploma in Sport or Public Services<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 qualification in Sport or Public Services<br />
H<br />
This course encompasses the essential skills,<br />
knowledge and understanding needed to<br />
progress into employment in uniformed and<br />
non-uniformed public service roles whilst<br />
developing personal skills and attributes to<br />
gain confidence ready for success in working<br />
life.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Leadership & Teamwork in the Public Services<br />
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Government, Policies & the Public Services<br />
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Skills for Land & Water-Based Outdoor<br />
& Adventurous Activities<br />
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Planning & Management of Major Incidents<br />
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Social Welfare Services<br />
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Crime & its Effects on Society<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Project work<br />
»»<br />
Portfolio<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
5 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English and<br />
Maths.), or<br />
»»<br />
Level 2 Diploma in Sport at Merit/Distinction<br />
(or equivalent) and GCSEs grade C in English<br />
and Maths<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR A POLICE OFFICER<br />
IS £41,000 PER ANNUM<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 for the Extended<br />
Diploma<br />
»»<br />
Higher education<br />
»»<br />
Employment<br />
174 PUBLIC SERVICES<br />
ACTON | EALING | HAMMERSMITH | SOUTHALL
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