About the Course
- Merthyr
- 04 September 2023
- Sport and Public Services
- Full Time
Course Outline
The course is designed for students who wish gain knowledge of the public services, with a view to potential employment. It provides the skills and knowledge relevant to roles in the police, fire, prison and armed services. The course provides a balance of practical and theory-based lessons to prepare you to work in the public services. Good links to the relevant services ensures that learners get to experience some aspects of the work conducted by our public servants. Links with universities provide an insight to what courses are available, whilst using their facilities to conduct assessment work. Twitter @CollegeOutdoor Instagram tcmtpublicservices Tik Tok @tcmt_sps
Entry Requirements
Entry is by interview: students must have a desire to work in the public services. 4 GCSE’s graded D-E are desirable
What will I learn?
Modules: Public Service Skills & Support for the Community, Activities & Teamwork for the Public Services, Expedition and Land Navigation Skills, Employment in the Uniformed Public Services, Crime & its Effects on Society, Driving in the Public Services, Security Procedures in the Public Services, Cybercrime & Security
Course Assessment
• Fully assessed via coursework for each module studied • A mixture of written and practical assessment
Career Progression
• Progression to L3 Uniformed Protective Services • Apprenticeship / Traineeship • Armed Forces
Duration
04 September 2023 - 31 July 2024
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