Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether it’s for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
Learners require GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or Level 2 Diploma with GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C
Details
Public Services are at the very heart of our community and those who pursue a career within one of the uniformed services will be fulfilling a vital role in society. Our courses have a practical emphasis and are taught by ex-uniformed public service staff with programmes specifically designed to develop a range of key skills which aim to prepare learners for employment in the uniformed public services.
Topics on this course include:
- Careers in a chosen uniformed service
- Leadership skills
- Physical fitness
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Uniformed services hierarchy
- Map reading and Navigation
- Telecommunications
- Emergency planning and response
- Sports Coaching
- Land based and Outdoor adventurous activities
- Water based and Outdoor adventurous activities
- Understanding discipline
Work Experience
There is no specific work experience required or undertaken for this course however, students obtain the skills and knowledge that they need in order to progress into a career in the Public Services.
Progression
Upon completion of this course, students have a number of options to choose from. If they wish to continue their studies, this course provides UCAS points in the range of 120-360 – which can help with entry to higher education or provide enough on its own depending on the degree/course chosen and institution. For other students, it will be time to enter employment with possible careers such as: Army, Navy, RAF, Royal Marines, Fire and Rescue Services and Police, public services sector, apprenticeship
