The programme consists of a combination of lectures, practical activities, oral presentations, tutorials, individual research and group work. Speakers from other relevant organisations will also visit classes. As part of the course you will be expected to undertake a range of outdoor activities, including visits to various public services, e.g. Army, RAF and the Magistrates Court. You will also take part in expeditions which may involve overnight stays. In addition to general class work, you will be expected to use a range of textbooks for research purposes, as well as the IT facilities in the Learning Resource Centre. You will also have the opportunity to obtain additional qualifications and take part in sport enrichment activities. Year One • Government, Policies and the Public Services • Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services • Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services • Volunteering in Public Services • Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services • Career Planning for the Uniformed Public Services • Employment in the Uniformed Public Services • Police Powers in the Public Services • Aspects of the Legal System and Law Making Process • Fitness Testing and Training for Uniformed Services Year Two • International Perspectives for the Uniformed Services • Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions • Crime and its Effects on Society • Command and Control in the Uniformed Public Services • The Planning for and Management of Major Incidents • Responding to Emergency Service Incidents • Uniformed Public Service Employment • Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment • Training and Fitness for Sport You will also be given the opportunity to obtain Functional Skills qualifications in ICT, English and/or maths at an appropriate level.
Name: PUBLIC SERVICES EDEXCEL L3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA Qualification title: Extended Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Assessment will occur continually throughout the programme. You will have unit assignments to complete and will be assessed on your group and individual work. You will also have time-constrained assignments, as well as oral presentations. Each individual unit and the full award are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction level. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150713 09:41:55 Updated 20160330 14:40:39
All Sport and Public Services students will be expected to wear a Barnsley Sports Academy (BSA) hooded top* and polo shirt*, along with dark tracksuit bottoms and sports trainers. During practical sessions, kit will consist of a Barnsley Sports Academy t-shirt*, dark shorts and sports trainers. Non-regulation clothing/footwear is not permitted. Students will also require ring-binders, writing materials, paper/stationery and core textbooks. Public Services students will also require outdoor activity clothing, such as walking boots and waterproof clothing. Barnsley Sports Academy clothing marked with an asterisk(*) can be purchased from the Sports Centre Reception. Equipment required All Sport and Public Services students will be expected to wear a Barnsley Sports Academy (BSA) hooded top* and polo shirt*, along with dark tracksuit bottoms and sports trainers. During practical sessions, kit will consist of a Barnsley Sports Academy t-shirt*, dark shorts and sports trainers. Non-regulation clothing/footwear is not permitted. Students will also require ring-binders, writing materials, paper/stationery and core textbooks. Public Services students will also require outdoor activity clothing, such as walking boots and waterproof clothing. Barnsley Sports Academy clothing marked with an asterisk(*) can be purchased from the Sports Centre Reception.
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Title: Extended Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification: Extended Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care