BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services

Course code: PSD

Level: Level 2

Availability: Day Course

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Summary

This is a one-year course particularly of interest to those students who have completed an entry level or foundation course who may wish to enter a uniformed public service.  

Requirements

 

Four GCSEs at grade D including English and Mathematics or a GNVQ Foundation at Merit and a willingness to learn and progress. You will need to show evidence of regular participation in a sporting activity or community work,

Because:

  • You will be required to use your initiative and be organised in your work habits in order that you meet assignment deadlines
  • You will need to be able to work on your own and in a group, and produce some written reports.

 

Course Content

 

There are 3 core units which everyone must study:

Public Service Skills

Improving health and fitness for entry to the uniformed public services

Public Services
Includes teamwork, interpersonal skills, writing skills and speaking and listening skills.

Adventurous activities and teamwork for the public services

Requires you to undertake outdoor adventurous activities and to review your skills and techniques in the outdoor environment

Your assessment will be based on your portfolio of work which will be graded at pass, merit or distinction for each of the units you have studied.

What else do I need to know?

You will be introduced to each new topic and then be required to carry out your own research in order to complete a set assignment.  Some assignments will require a written report, some a presentation or display.  You will be expected to take part in role-plays and simulations.  Sometimes you will be working on your own, and at other times in a group or team. There will also be a number of residentials to develop personal skills. 

Some of your time will be based in a room with computing facilities.  All books for reference will be provided and also relevant magazines.  You will be able to search for information on the college’s newspaper CD-ROMs and on the Internet.

In addition to this course but you will also have the opportunity to resit a GCSE in English or Mathematics should this be required.

This course is a suitable preparation for progressing to an advanced course providing you achieve at least merit grades. It would also provide a foundation for entering the public services at a later stage.

There is a £150 annual charge for activities which is payable in two instalments, one at enrolment in September and the second at the beginning of the spring term. Payment is via the Payment Portal on the college website.

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