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Public Services Level 2

Course Code: H20302

Level: 2

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 1 year

Course Code: H20302

Level: 2

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 1 year

This exciting and career-focused course is your first step toward the police, fire and rescue, armed forces, or other essential public services. Gain the knowledge, fitness, and teamwork skills needed to stand out.

Course content

Qualification Overview

Includes 4 mandatory units and 4–7 optional specialist units

Mandatory units

The Role and Work of the Public Services
Working Skills in the Public Services Sector
Citizenship, Society and the Public Services
Crime and its Effects on Society and Individuals

Optional Specialist Units

All internally assessed. Sample options include:

Health, Fitness and Lifestyle for the Public Services
Employment in the Public Services
Adventurous Activities (or) Multi-day Expedition Experience
Community and Cultural Awareness
Volunteering for the Public Services
Land Navigation by Map and Compass
Preparing to Respond to Emergency Incidents
Law and its Impact on the Individual

What do I need?

You will need to have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 and above, including English, and Math’s. It is a requirement, however, that you retake GCSE English and Math’s as part of your programme, if you do not have Grade 4. This will ensure you can progress to a Level 3 course or apprenticeship and will improve your future employment prospects.

How will I be assessed?

Mix of external exams and internally assessed coursework.

Where can it take me?

Level 3 Uniformed Services/ Policing

Public Sector Apprenticeships

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