Higher National Certificate in Public Services

Subject Area
Uniformed and Protective Services

Qualification Gained
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services

Study Level
University, Level 4

Duration
1 year Full-time

Start Date
25/09/23

Study Mode
Full-time

Institution
B60

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Overview

BTEC is one of the world’s most recognised applied learning brands with employers and higher educational establishments, providing Higher National qualifications in Public Services that are designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, providing you with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to further higher education study.

There is now a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness and the qualifications are designed to reflect this, increasing the need for high quality professional and technical education pathways, engaging in practical, interpersonal and thinking skills. Having collaborated with a wide range of students, employers, higher education providers, colleges and subject experts to ensure that the new qualifications meets your needs and expectations in addition to working closely with the relevant Professional Bodies, to ensure alignment with recognised professional standards.

Key Info

You will first and foremost develop your team-working and leadership skills, as both will be vital in your future career. You will also be challenged academically, with all lectures being delivered from ex-service personnel who are also fully qualified, graduate teachers. Both these twin aims, practical skills combined with academic underpinnings will be achieved, by; lectures, research, practical activities, field trips, guest speakers, observed and assignment based assessments. Assessments and projects are chosen to help you progress to the next stage (this means some are set by the centre to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson). You are required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities, with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills.

Core Units:

Unit 1: Organisational Structures and Culture
Unit 2: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Unit 3: Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
Unit 4: Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set).

You will follow a general pathway undertaking the core units, any two specialist units, plus two optional units all set by the delivery team.

Specialist Pathway Units:

Civil Protection:

Unit 5: Integrated Emergency Management
Unit 6: Terrorism and Counter-terrorism

Crime and Criminal Justice:

Unit 7: Law and Legal Systems
Unit 8: Crime Reduction and Community Safety

Public Service Management:

Unit 9: Project Management
Unit 10: Government and Politics

Blue Light Services:

Unit 11: Community Engagement
Unit 12: Responding to Emergencies

Optional Units:

Unit 14: Crime and Substance Mis-use
Unit 15: Modern Warfare and Conflict
Unit 22: Fitness Preparation and Testing
Unit 27: Psychology of Behaviour
Unit 28: Small Scale Research Project in Public Services

Entry to this course requires an English and Maths qualification at Level 4 and a Level 3 in a related subject area. You will also be required to complete a screening interview.

Assessments and projects are chosen to help you progress to the next stage (this means some are set by the Centre to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson). You are required to apply your knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities, with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills.

Successful completion can lead to progression to further study or employment. You may choose to progress onto the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Public Services. Careers include:

Police Officer
Fire Service Officer
Armed Forces
Border Force
Community Worker
Ambulance Call Handler/Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Other roles related to Public Services

Fees: TBC

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.

Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service ay any time.

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