The core of this course looks at the public service sector, its role in society and working in a public service organisation. You will also learn about social and political influences on the public services and begin to understand more about human behavior and how it will affect your work. In addition, you will plan and undertake an expedition, develop leadership skills and learn about how to work in a team. On this course there is an opportunity to discover land and water based outdoor activities and develop personal confidence through challenging yourself and achieving things that maybe you didn't think you were capable of, thus preparing you better for the unexpected demands of a uniformed public service career.You will also improve your fitness. This will prepare you for the physical assessment necessary to get into the uniformed public services.
Name: Level 3 Uniformed Public Services Qualification title: 90-credit Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment You will study a range of units taken from the following- - Citizenship & Diversity - Government Policies and the Public services - Employment in the Uniformed Public Services - International Institutions and Human rights - Aspects of the Legal System & The Law making process - Behaviour in Public Sector Employment - Crime and its Effects on Society - Police Powers & the Public Services - War & Conflict - Command and Control in the Uniformed Public Services - Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services - Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services - Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities - Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities - Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions - Leading Outdoor PursuitsUnits subject to change.Students will be expected to study at home and in college and will be required to complete a number of assignments by deadlines.Continuous assessment through assignments. There are no formal exams on the main qualification.You will be expected to study up to 19 units over two years.The final qualification will be a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Public Services (Uniformed). Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150715 08:48:17 Updated 20150715 08:48:17
You will attend a variety of residentials, expeditions and outdoor activities (e.g. climbing, abseiling, orienteering, archery, trekking, kayaking and sailing). A payment of up to £300 per annum is required to assist in paying for these activities and you will also need to purchase some outdoor equipment such as walking boots. Equipment required You will attend a variety of residentials, expeditions and outdoor activities (e.g. climbing, abseiling, orienteering, archery, trekking, kayaking and sailing). A payment of up to £300 per annum is required to assist in paying for these activities and you will also need to purchase some outdoor equipment such as walking boots.
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Title: 90-credit Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification: 90-credit Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care