Vocational - Public Services
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services
Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services
Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Public Services/Sport
Are you dedicated, calm under pressure, diligent and possess the desire to serve the general public? If so, a career in the Uniformed Public Services could be for you, and a BTEC will help you to get a start in these challenging industries.
Through your studies you will look at a wide variety of subjects relating to all the uniformed public services. You will learn about the employment opportunities available, the application and selection process and how you should prepare for them. You will study leadership, teamwork, citizenship, expedition skills, law, criminology and emergency and major incidents.
There will be an opportunity to explore adventurous activities and teamwork, allowing you to participate in and review the benefits of outdoor activities to both your own skills development and to public service work and training. You will also look at the impact of criminal behaviour and how local and national crimes are reported and solved.
In a typical week you will be involved in outdoor activities such as map reading, hill walking and different sports and fitness activities. You will also look at the different Public Services, take part in visits to the different services, sometimes as residential trips or receive presentations from visiting speakers. You will develop a number of practical skills that are linked to your core subjects and gain theoretical knowledge to complement your skills. You will also have the chance to gain extra awards, for example, First Aid, Health and Safety at Work and Self Defence.
Why choose Public Services?
The BTEC National Diploma in Public Services is valued by employers and Higher Education providers and there are several alternative routes for progression. Employment opportunities take into account job roles in the whole spectrum of public services, such as the Army, Fire Service, Police Force to name a few. Alternatively, successful completion of the National Diploma provides excellent progression opportunities for university.
Degree programmes might include Public and Uniformed Services, Criminology, Risk and Emergency Management and Adventure Sport Leadership.
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Case Study
Dax Crosby
Criminology and Psychology at Leeds Metropolitan University
Dax joined Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form after completing GCSEs at Colne Park High School, choosing to study BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services. Alongside his studies he participated in a number of extra curricular activities including a 6 week self-defence course.
His tutors praised him for his outstanding contribution to group work and events. Dax has now progressed to Leeds Metropolitan University to study Criminology and Psychology, after which he hopes to join the Police Force.
