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Public Services BTEC Foundation Diploma Level 1 (Sept '12)
Public Service courses in Brighton
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.
Course code: B0966
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Public Services
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2012
Days of the week: TBC
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East, Wilson Avenue
Course aims:
Would you like to work in the Public Service sector? Would you like to learn the skills, discipline and knowledge required to equip you for a career in the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Prison Service, Army, Royal Navy, RAF or Marines?
The Public Services department is exciting, active and vibrant and will provide you with all the support and guidance you need to get you qualified and employed or for you to progress right through to your application to University.
This is a practical work-related course for people considering a career in the Public Services e.g. Police, Fire, Ambulance, Prison Service or Armed Forces.
This course enables you to gain a nationally-recognised vocationally-specific qualification in the field of public services.
Course content:
The Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Public Services is a 300-hour qualification consisting of 10 Units. To achieve the whole qualification, a learner must successfully gain 37 credits and pass a Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development (6 credits) and Functional Skills in English and Mathematics at the appropriate level.
- Public Service Careers
- Improving Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Services
- Personal Skills for the Public Services
- Practical Teamwork in the Public Service
- Map Reading using Ordnance Survey Maps
- Public Service Incidents
- Public Services: Assisting the Public
- Planning and Participating in an Event
- Public Service Project
- Introduction to Expedition Skills
The course is assessed through a coursework portfolio produced by the students throughout the year, made up of a mixture of written and practical assignments.
Facilities for students:
There are a range of classroom and sports facilities including 2 x full sized astro-turf and grass football pitches, indoor sports hall, gym and hard court area.
Assessment: Assessment is through completion of a series of practical and coursework based assignment.
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade G or better, an equivalent Entry level qualification (eg BTEC, City & Guilds, NOCN) or suitability at interview.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Pre-entry preparation:
You will need to keep up-to-date with any news concerning the Public Services and any voluntary work you do would prove useful.
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course you may feel that the natural next step in your education and training will be to apply onto the Level 2 and 3 BTEC Diplomas in Public Services.
Work experience opportunities:
Students are expected to volunteer at various community events. There will also be Away days with Armed Forces + Look at Life courses
Academic Centre:
CPBS - Public Services
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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