Public Services - Level 2 Diploma - September Start

• Mode of study:

  Full Time

• Level:

  2

• Duration:

  1 Year

• Awarding/validation body:

  NCFE

This Uniformed Public Services course is a brilliant option for people who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in preparation for a career, for example:

• Emergency services
• Police
• Fire services
• Military
• Security work
• The navy.

This course covers a range of topics that are relevant to the uniformed services such as:

• Citizenship and diversity
• Crime and the impact on society
• Sports and recreational science
• Expedition skills

You will also benefit from external trips and camps where you develop your map and compass skills, team work skills and leadership skills which are all integral to the uniformed services.

We have excellent links with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and other services to enrich your experience of learning about the uniformed services.

Good English and Maths skills are essential for success in studying and for future employment prospects and so Croydon College ensures that these skills are developed in all learning opportunities.

It’s also important to have good English and Maths qualifications and so all students will study English and maths and work towards an appropriate level and type of qualification including GCSE. This will be part of all 16-18 year old students’ Study Programme alongside their main vocational or academic qualification and will be discussed with students at interview.

During this course you will have the opportunity to get involved with a wide range of external activities including:

• Camps, trips, visits and scenario days
• Excellent links with the MoD and other services to give you relevant information and experience
• Guest speakers coming in to the College to pass on their experience and knowledge of uniformed services
• Interesting and relevant seminars

You will be taught by industry experienced teachers from a range of uniformed services based backgrounds who will pass on their knowledge to help give you an in depth understanding of what a career in the uniformed services is like.