Public Services Level 3

Course code

Y810

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years to achieve the full qualification

Intake

September only

These qualifications are aimed at helping you progress into employment in the Public Services sector, or progress onto higher education. You will study a wide variety of subjects, including those that are closely related to the uniformed public services such as Policing or Criminology.

Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of the practical and work related skills needed to prepare you for a career in a range of uniformed services - which include the Emergency Services, Armed Forces, Police Force, Fire Service and Armed Services . You will learn through a diverse range of practical activities and subjects that will prove useful in any chosen career path within the Public Services sector.

You will have the opportunity to:

Participate in a variety of exciting adventure activities, such as rock climbing, hill walking, canoeing and kayaking
Develop an appreciation for appropriate behaviour and dress within the Pubic Service sector
Learn in a realistic training environment during visits to the local Fire Training Centre
Receive real life advice and career guidance from a wide range of guest speakers from Greater Manchester Police, The Parachute Regiment, Prison Service, The Army and The Royal Navy
Gain an understanding of the importance of selfdiscipline, identify different fitness training methods and incorporate them into a fitness programme

The topics studied on this course are:

Develop leadership skills
Prepare for a career in a chosen uniformed service
Skills for land-based, water-based and outdoor adventurous activity
Crime Scene Investigation
Mental and physical wellbeing
Emergency planning and response in the uniformed service
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Develop aspects of physical fitness for entry into the unformed service

As there are no exams, you will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout your qualification. The range of assessment methods includes written tasks, presentations, practical sessions and role play.

Future career opportunities may include:

Police
Fire Service
Armed Forces
Civilian support to emergency services
Local Authority

You will need to wear a uniform for all lessons and physical activities, which can be purchased if required during enrolment prior or at the start of the course. You will also need walking boots (or army style boots) for the map reading practical and hikes.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

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.

For Level 3 Entry to the Uniformed Services: 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English Language) OR GCSE 9-4 in English Language and a Merit on the Level 2 Public Services Course.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

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.