BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Preparation for Public Services
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Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2027
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N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
Full Time
Where will this course lead?
Whether you're interested in joining the police, the fire and rescue service, prison service or the armed forces, our Public Service programmes will give you the necessary training. The practical element of these courses includes outdoor activities, physical fitness sessions, a residential and teambuilding activities.
Our Level 2 Diploma is designed to equip students with an overall knowledge of public services to give you the skills you need to apply to your knowledge to any route you choose to take, in any sector of the public services industry. You will observe theoretical and practical assessments along with modules including fitness, sports, employment and adventure activities. This qualification won't directly lead you to a job in the sector but will be a qualification looked on very favourably by potential employers as good preparation.
What will I study?
- Public Service Skills and Support for the Community
- Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
- Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Services
- Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services
- Attending Emergency Incidents in the Public Services
Frequently asked questions
2 GCSEs at grade D / grade 3 or above. You will also need to have a suitable reference and undertake a successful interview.
The course will run from September to June. Most of the time you will be in the classroom. However, you will also be active in attending outdoor recreation centres and participating in adventure training. Sport and outdoor recreation are an important part of the curriculum in developing your health, fitness and improving your confidence when working with peers and instructors.
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Preparation for Public Services
To pass this course you will complete assignments throughout the year. Assignments will include project work, training sessions, logbooks, reports, role-plays, physical fitness sessions and teamwork activities.
Places are offered by interview and attendance of induction and enrolment.
Upon successful completion of this course and a progress interview, you may move onto the BTEC Level 3 Uniformed Protective Services course.
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
You will be required to wear a uniform and maintain high standards in all aspects of the course. The uniform can be ordered in a bundle (information given at interview) at a cost of £155.00. You will be expected to attend residential trips during the autumn term and various other day trips throughout the year. To ensure that students attend these necessary excursions there will be a fee of £350* (for students that do not meet the criteria for student finance support).
If you have a learning difficulty or disability please let us know when you apply, you will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, we can help with this too.
*Fees subject to change
