Public Services
Edexcel BTEC First Level 2 Diploma in Public Services
Staff:
Mrs C. Jones
Mrs. K. McCabe
Mr. M. Thomas
Mr. D. Evans
This course is studied by students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
The BTEC First Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Public Services are designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed services, for example, Police, Emergency Fire Services, Security, Prison Services or the Armed Services.
Students will, through the different specialist units offered, find out about the different Public Services and how they work individually and interact with each other – inter-agency working. They will also have the opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required for each of the uniformed services and how to improve their health and fitness for entry into these services. The range of optional units will support students in the direction they wish to take in their careers.
The assessment approach of the BTEC Firsts in Public Services allows students to receive feedback on their progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the grading criteria. Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of activities including simulation, role play and oral presentation. Students should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement, taking into
account sector standards for behaviour and performance.
Three mandatory units are studied:
- Public Service Skills
- Career Planning for the Public Services
- Improving Health & Fitness for Entry to the Uniformed Public Services
One specialist unit is studied:
Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
as well as three optional units such as:
- Health & Safety in the Public Service Workplace
- Crime & Its Effects on Society
- ICT and the Public Services
- Attending Emergency Incidents in the Public Services
- Sport & Recreation in the Public Services
Further information can be found here.
