Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 2

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This is a level 2 course for students looking at increasing their opportunities of a career within the uniformed public services. The level 2 consists of 7 BTEC units covering a basic introduction to working in the uniformed public services from a practical & theoretical perspective to prepare learners with the knowledge & skills required for progressing onto future careers such as Police Officer and Armed Forces Soldier. Public services alongside the theory written work has an active based program with strong links to the Armed and Emergency Services. The Public services team here at Bolton consists of tutors with experience and knowledge of work through-out the services some are ex-police officers and some from a military background. Students have access to cadet programmes, Police, Fire, Army; other voluntary opportunities will be made available in partnership with outside organisations. These voluntary opportunities allow you alongside your course to develop the core competencies that the uniformed public services require.

Course information

Name: Public Services BTEC Diploma Level 2 Qualification title: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Prior to the start of the course your maths and English will be assessed via a computer assessment. This allows the college to place you into the correct functional skills group and assess if support is required. There are two formal examinations on BTEC courses, so learners are assessed using a variety of different methods such as presentations, observations & coursework based IT tasks graded as Pass / Merit / Distinction. Some units have more practical assignments that require you to visit public service facilities and studying activities taking place. There will also be an army personal development day related to your course. Support is available across college and is assessed on an individual basis. Please bring any support requirement to the attention of tutors as it can have an impact on future career pathways. You will be expected to take part in fitness and sport sessions as fitness is an essential requirement for a career in the uniformed public services Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160311 15:57:20 Updated 20160311 15:57:20

Entry requirements

None

Provider

BOLTON COLLEGE
Further Education
info@boltoncc.ac.uk
01204482000
http://www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/

Address

Deane Road Town: Bolton County:Greater Manchester

Learning aims

Title: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care

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