Public Services
Entry requirements
A level
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Protective Services achieved with MMP or above.
64 or more UCAS points, equivalent of two A-Levels at grade C or above (with PE or a Science as essential) or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Protective Services achieved with MMP or above. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C (9-4).
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About this course
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4, via the general pathway.
Students also have the opportunity to select a career pathway in either Civil Protection, Crime and Criminal Justice, Public Service Management or Blue Light Services. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing students for further subject specialisation at Level 5.
Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills obtained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
At Level 4 students will study a total of eight units and develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of public services through four core units, which will include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment.
Modules
You will be studying the following subject areas:
• Organisational Structures and Culture
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
• Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson Set)
• Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
• Law and Legal Services
• Government and Politics
• Modern Warfare and Conflict
Assessment methods
BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services are assessed using a combination of internally assessed Centre-devised internal assignments (which are set and marked by Centres) and internally assessed Pearson-set assignments (which are set by Pearson and marked by Centres).
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Extra funding
Full-time and Part-time students from the UK/EU who are studying for a Higher Education course can apply to the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk) for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount (this will be paid directly to the College). Additionally, Full-time UK-only students can apply for a Maintenance Loan (to cover living costs). The Government have also introduced the Maintenance Loans to Part-time students. Evidence of an approved loan must be provided at enrolment in the form of the Payment Advice letter provided by the Student Loans Company. Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
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Orbital South Colleges University Centre
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