About the course
Learners will, through the different specialist units offered, find out about the different public services and how they work individually and interact with each other - inter-agency working. They will also have the opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required for each of the uniformed services and how to improve their health and fitness for entry into these services.
The course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed services, for example, police, emergency fire services, security, prison services or the armed services. It further aims to give an insight into employment and public service skills, including team working and communication essential for Public Service duties.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Start date: September 2025
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Course Modules
Citizenship, society and the public services
Crime and its effects on society and individuals
Employment in the public services
Health, fitness and lifestyle for the public services
Multi-day expedition experience
Security procedures in the public services
Sport and recreation in the public services
The role and work of the public services
Working skills in the public service sector
Entry requirements & additional information
This course covers practical skills and relevant background knowledge.
Students are normally aged 16 or over and the following qualifications are needed: 2 GCSEs at Grade D (3) or equivalent, one must be English Language.
This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to public services. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of public services, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the Public Service sector. Assessments will include assignments and practical work. There are no formal external examinations.
Level 2 students can progress to level 3 programmes subject to published entry requirements and satisfactory performance at level 2.
Employment within a related field.
Learners will be required to wear college uniform
Costs that are mandatory for the course:
College T-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and tracksuit top or hooded top - approx. �85
Costs that are optional for the course:
Public Services textbook approx. �20
Walking shoes approx. �30-100+ (depending on quality and brand)
Outdoor Clothing approx. �50-�150+ (depending on quality and brand)