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This HNC programme offers you the opportunity to study a Higher National Certificate in Public Services which will help you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual who can meet the demands of employers in the public services sector. The course will support you in the ever-changing world of the public services, focusing on integrated emergency management, serious organised crime, terrorism and counter terrorism.
The Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Public Services consists of modules covering all aspects of Protective Services from Mental Health and Wellbeing to Counter Terrorism. The course has been set out to give you the best possible starting point to enter into your chosen Public Service, giving not only the theoretical knowledge to succeed but the practical skills too. The course places an emphasis on understanding people, communities and the law with a focus on practical skills to enter into the Public Services. The course will be assessed by coursework assignments with research tasks.
This course can be followed by our Higher National Diploma in Public Services.
Level 4:
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Public Services in Contemporary Society
• Fitness Prep and Testing
• Integrated Emergency Management
• Outdoor Skills Development
• Organisational Structures and Culture
• Equality, Diversity, and Fair Treatment
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism
The Higher National Certificate in Public Services is coursework based which has no examinations. The students are assessed through a variety of written and in some cases verbal tasks. This assessment method has benefited those students who feel less comfortable with exams.
The following entry points are available for this course:
You should also have 5 GCSE's at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English.
You may also be required to attend an interview and/or assessment.
If you do not have the standard entry requirements but have the relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8570 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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