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Public Services HNC<br />

Level: 4<br />

Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />

Duration: 1 year (full time); 2 years (part time)<br />

Typical entry requirements<br />

BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64 UCAS<br />

points (see page 59) and GCSE English and<br />

Maths grade C (4) or above.<br />

Overview<br />

This course is ideal for anybody looking to study<br />

Public Services at degree level and progress on<br />

to a career in the sector. This programme is a<br />

specialist vocational programme with a strong<br />

work related emphasis.<br />

The course provides specialist work related<br />

programme of study that covers the key<br />

knowledge, understanding and practical skills<br />

required in the Public Services and also offers<br />

particular specialist emphasis through the choice<br />

of specialist units.<br />

You will learn through practical assignments that<br />

focus on the real-world challenges you will face<br />

in your career.<br />

Units could include:<br />

• Small-scale research projects in Public Services<br />

• Organisations and behaviour<br />

• Fair treatment in Public Services<br />

• Sociological aspects of the Public Services in<br />

contemporary society<br />

• Health and safety management in Public<br />

Services<br />

• Justice and punishment<br />

• Personal outdoor skills<br />

• Public service activity management<br />

£16.80<br />

236.071<br />

Source: EMSI<br />

For Protective<br />

Services careers,<br />

England.<br />

Progress<br />

to an<br />

hnd<br />

234,442<br />

6,852<br />

1,629<br />

This programme is currently under development.<br />

Please check our website for the most up-to-date<br />

information<br />

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FOR <strong>COURSE</strong> INFORMATION VISIT WWW.KIRKLEESCOLLEGE.AC.UK

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