BTEC (Level 3) Public Services (Double Option)
Health, Public Services and Care

We are only accepting one application per candidate.
What will you be working towards?
Alternative Title | Public Services |
Code | PU2BD3D |
Qualification Type | National Award (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Overview
If you are interested in going into any public service, this course will prepare you with specific employability skills and knowledge. It will involve various trips and practical activities linked to the police, NHS, fire and armed services.
Details
What you will study:
• Public service data interpretation
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Planning and management of major incidents
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Instructing physical activity and exercise
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Volunteering in the public services
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Practical team sports
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Crime and its effects on society
You will be provided with a range of trips and guest speakers to enhance the delivery of the units. For example, visits from police officers, representatives from various local charities and the armed forces. Trips could include you participating in fitness testing at the local fire brigade, doing the army assault course at Strensall Army Barracks near York, or joining the Royal Marines at Covenham Reservoir as part of their open day recruitment event.
How will it be delivered?
A mixture of internal and external assessments.
Entry requirements
General entry criteria apply.
Your next steps...
Public services is a subject that develops many employability skills giving you access to many roles within the public services such as becoming a police officer, firefighter, paramedic, and those within the armed forces. It can also provide you with valuable UCAS points that will allow access to a wide range of different university courses.