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This course offers you the opportunity to study a BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services which will help you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual who
can meet the demands of employers in the public services sector. The course will support you in the ever-changing world of the public services, focusing on integrated emergency management, serious organised crime, terrorism and counter terrorism.
The Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Public Services consists of modules covering all aspects of Protective Services from Mental Health and Wellbeing to Counter Terrorism. The course has been set out to give you the best possible starting point to enter into your chosen Public Service, giving not only the theoretical knowledge to succeed but the practical skills too.
The course places an emphasis on understanding people, communities and the law with a focus on practical skills to enter into the Public Services. The course will be assessed by coursework assignments with research tasks.
· Mental Health and Wellbeing
· Public Services in Contemporary Society
· Fitness Prep and Testing
· Integrated Emergency Management
· Outdoor Skills Development
· Organisational Structures and Culture
· Equality, Diversity, and Fair Treatment
· Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
Upon completion of this course you may choose to complete a top-up degree in a related subject to gain a full honours degree, or you could pursue employment in Civil Protection, Crime and Criminal Justice, Public Service Management or the Blue Light Services.
You may also choose to progress directly into industry in a range of public services such as the police, fire and rescue, prison, ambulance, HM revenue and customs areas or in the armed forces such as the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
The majority of students will be able to access a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England to pay their HE Course Fee.
Self-funding students may pay in 3 instalments in September (25%), January (25%) and April (50%).
Course Fee: £8,250.00 per year
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
A passion for fitness has turned into a thriving career for soon-to-be Bury College University Centre graduate, Megan Story. Read more about Megan's route to success.
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