BTEC National Diploma in Public Services
Course duration: 2 years
Coursework: 100%
Contact teacher: Miss Sweeney or Mr Tucker
The public sector is the UK’s largest employer and includes central and local government, the armed forces, the emergency services, educational establishments and a host of public corporations.
Key features of the BTEC Nationals in Uniformed Public Services
The BTEC Nationals in Uniformed Public Services have been developed in the Public Service sector to focus on:
- education and training for Uniformed Public Services employees
- providing opportunities for Uniformed Public Services
- employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification
- giving learners the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the Public Service sector
- giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Who would study this qualification?
This qualifications is targeted at learners who would like to gain employment in the uniformed public services sector. It is suitable for learners who would like to enter employment in an operational role or in an office-based role supporting the uniformed public services. The qualifications give learners the skills they need to understand the uniformed public services sector. This qualification can also contribute towards applications for higher education where learners can pursue public services or specialist public service qualifications.
What will you need to gain a place on this course:
5 GCSEs at grades A*-C, including Maths and English
What can you do after this course?
Students completing Edexcel’s BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services can go on to a university degree or to employment.
What will you study?
The core units you will study are:
- Government, Policies and the Public Services
- Team Leadership in the Uniformed Public Services
- Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services
Examples of the specialist units you may study are:
- Team Development in Public Services
- Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services
- Diversity and the Public Services
- Physical Preparation and Fitness for the Uniformed Services
- Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
- Crime and its Effects on Society
- Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
- Uniformed Public Services Employment