Public Services

Level 1 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services

Introduction

Are you looking for excitement, challenge and prospects? This course is an introduction to the public services – one of most varied career options you could choose. You’ll learn a variety of life and employability skills, preparing you for further study and new opportunities.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8965

• Entry Criteria

  A great work ethic and passion for helping others will go a long way towards success.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  Outdoor activities and class-based projects will help you develop a variety of new skills. It’s also very hands on – with projects including:

  • Practical teamwork in public services - learn about the benefits and requirements of team working. Investigate how to plan effectively for team work and how to develop a role within a team

  • Health and fitness - learn about the levels of physical fitness required by a uniformed service and understand how to undertake exercise safely

  • Public service careers - gain an insight into employment opportunities and requirements within the uniformed services

  • Self management skills - explore issues of self-management and discipline in relation to participation within the uniformed services

  • Community action - explore the key organisations involved in the protection of communities and understand how hazards and risks to individuals and communities are managed by the public services

  • Personal skills for public services

  • Public service incidents

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  Visits by the Marines will put you through your paces on a fitness training programme, with marching and drills building self discipline and working with radios developing communication and team work.

  You’ll have the opportunity to take part in local community projects and will learn about the different public services sectors with visits to HMS Westminster, in London, to find out more about the navy, plus talks by the army and police. As part of your projects you will plan and risk assess activities including caving and rock climbing.

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  GEM & GAP

  Alongside your course you’ll study English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop your confidence and readiness for employment.

• What can I do next?

  You can progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Public Services and, with further study and training, start your career in the public or emergency services.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities, for more information visit the National Careers Service

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