Higher Education Course Guide 2020-2021

PUBLIC SERVICES HNC
Level: 4
Centre: Dewsbury
Duration: 1 year (full time);
2 years (part time)
Typical entry requirements
BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP or 64
UCAS points (see page 45) and GCSE
English and Maths grade C (4) or
above.
Overview
This course is ideal for anybody looking
to study Public Services at degree level
and progress on to a career in the
sector. This programme is a specialist
vocational programme with a strong
work related emphasis.
The course provides specialist work
related programme of study that covers
the key knowledge, understanding and
practical skills required in the Public
Services and also offers particular
specialist emphasis through the choice
of specialist units.
You will learn through practical
assignments that focus on the realworld
challenges you will face in your
career.
Units could include:
• Small-scale research projects in
Public Services
• Organisations and behaviour
• Fair treatment in Public Services
• Sociological aspects of
the Public Services in
contemporary society
• Health and safety management in
Public Services
• Justice and punishment
• Personal outdoor skills
• Public service activity
management
PROGRESS TO
HND
AVERAGE WAGE
£16.80 p/h
JOBS CHANGE
2017-2022
65,793
FORECAST
JOBS 2022
2,157,516
NUMBER OF JOBS
IN 2018
1,971,803
ANNUAL
OPENINGS
6,852
Source: EMSI.
For Protective Services
careers, England.
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