Public Services

The course provides the opportunity to become a self-reflecting professional and progress within industry. You will develop analytical thinking skills and the principles of working in the public services to meet the demands of employers and enhance career prospects, or top-up to a full degree.
You will also have the opportunity to take up additional qualifications to enhance your employability through our Higher Education Development Programme.

ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY
The Higher Education Development Programme has been developed to enhance your learning and provide additional qualifications to support with your employment. This can include self defence classes, Level 2 CCTV Operations qualification, Level 3 Close Protection course, DBS support, First Aid qualification and professional volunteering.
Volunteering with professional organisations is actively encouraged. Notable organisations may include British Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance and Army Reserves.

INDUSTRY RELEVANT
As a HE student you may be eligible for additional qualifications which could include one or more of the following:
• Level 2 CCTV Operations
• Level 2 Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills
• Level 3 Close Protection in Private Security Industry
• Internal Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and First Aid qualification.

EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
• Duke of Edinburgh award and associated expeditions form part of course content you may take part in mountain biking, climbing and abseiling at home or abroad.
• Self-defence classes aimed at educating students on how to protect themselves and others using safe techniques. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn from an expert in the field.
• Students have previously benefited from overseas trips as part of their course.

HNC content mandatory modules include:
• Organisational Structure and Culture
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Public Services in Contemporary Society Research
• Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment
HND content mandatory modules include:
• Research Project (Pearson set)
• Reflective Professional Practice
Plus further options chosen by the course team
• Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Health
• Serious and Organised Crime
• Offender Management*
• Expeditions Planning
• Crime and Substance Misuse
• Fitness Preparation and Testing
• Outdoor Skills Development

• Available subject to demand for those interested in Prison Service careers.

You will be assessed via a variety of methods including written reports, presentations, VLOG's/BLOGS and practical assessments for expedition and fitness units.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS