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2nd July 8.45am - 4.00pm
Extended Diploma in Public Services (Uniformed)
This course will prepare you for a career within Public Services. It will provide you with exciting opportunities to learn the skills, discipline and knowledge required for a successful career in the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Prison Service, Army, Royal Navy, RAF or Marines.
Discipline, dedication and meeting deadlines are important qualities for anyone planning a career in the Public Services and teamwork will play an important part of the course.
Specific requirements
As well as the standard requirements for our Advanced Applied programme, you will need to demonstrate a clear interest in the content and aims of the course.
What will I study?
Core modules
- Government, Policies and the Public Services
- Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services
- Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services
- Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services
- Fitness Testing and Training for the Uniformed Public Services
Optional modules
- Employment in the Uniformed Public Services
- Volunteering in Public Services
- Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
- Practical Team Sports
- Security Procedures in the Public Services
- Extended Research in Public Services
- Career Planning for the Public Services
- Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
- Crime and its Effects on Society
- Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
- Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
- Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Public Services
Assessment
Learning will be varied and creative with an emphasis on practical skills, teamwork and fitness. Assessment is via 100% coursework-based
Additional course related opportunities
- First Aid
- CSLA (Community Sports Leaders’ Award)
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (all students will participate in these awards)
- Coaching qualifications
Where does it lead
This provides an excellent preparation for employment in a wide range of relevant areas. It can also help secure a university place.
Exam Board: Edexcel
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