PUBLIC SERVICES EDEXCEL 90 CREDIT LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

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The aim of our course is to give a realistic insight into the personal and professional skills needed to be an effective member of today’s Public Services. Students will also learn about the values and attitudes needed for working in this challenging, but unique sector. 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, 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 be encouraged to take part in the college sports teams and recreational sporting activities within the structured college programme. You will study the following study areas: Prepare for employment in a chosen uniformed service Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry to the uniformed services Develop leadership skills Understand conflict management and personal protection Participate in a sports coaching session Participate in uniformed service routine Assist in planning and leading adventurous activities Understand planning for emergency situations in the uniformed services Understand how the Government, International Organisations and Media Impact You will also be given the opportunity to obtain Functional Skills qualifications in ICT, English and/or maths at an appropriate level.

Course information

Name: PUBLIC SERVICES EDEXCEL 90 CREDIT LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA Qualification title: 90-credit 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. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160802 13:22:23 Updated 20161004 17:01:23

Entry requirements

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 your 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 your 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.

Provider

Barnsley College
info@barnsley.ac.uk
01226 216216
http://www.barnsley.ac.uk/

Address

PO Box 266
Church Street Town: Barnsley County:South Yorkshire

Learning aims

Title: 90-credit Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Qualification: 90-credit Diploma in Public Services (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care

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