Are you hoping to pursue a career within the uniformed public services? This course will prepare you for employment, ensuring that you have the relevant knowledge and skills to progress to progress to degree level study should you wish. It includes work experience with a range of public services to build your experience. If you know what career path you want to take in the public services, this is the course for you. The specific modules you will study vary depending on your pathway. Please see the What You Will Study section for the full list of possible modules.

Course Details

Carry out map reading and navigation across open country
Develop aspects of physical fitness
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Values and standards (Diploma only)
Develop leadership skills
Mental and physical wellbeing
Prepare for a career in chosen uniformed public service
Understand the impact of war and conflict (Diploma Only)
Emergency planning and response in the uniformed services

Skills for land-based activities
Crime scene investigation
Volunteering in the uniformed services
Collaboration (Extended Diploma only)
Understanding discipline (Extended Diploma only)
Skills for water-based activities
UK legal systems
The influence of UK government, international organisations and the media
Security procedures (Extended Diploma only)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed using a variety of methods, including presentations, written reports, role plays, voice recordings, video presentations, practical sessions, observations and posters.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or C or equivalent, preferably including English and Maths, or a relevant BTEC Level 2 qualification. A satisfactory reference is also needed.

Equipment required

Folder with dividers to organise your work and assignments
Stationery including notepad for use in class, pens and pencils
Sports kit for both indoor and outdoor activities in all weathers
College branded hooded

Your next steps...

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to study at degree level.

Additional information

https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/study/view-all-courses/Level-3-in-Uniformed-Public-Services

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