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Dearne Valley College
Manvers Park, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7EW
Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 2
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Dearne Valley College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
This course will support you to develop the skills and discipline needed for further study and a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed public services industry.
You will develop a range of transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, initiative and leadership, sought after by a huge range of employers. You will also be able to undertake additional qualifications to support your studies, such as emergency first aid, canoeing and mountain biking.
Course Details
Units include:
- The Role and Work of the Public Sector
- Working Skills in the Public Sector
- Citizenship, Society and the Public Services
- Crime and its Effect on Society
- Promotion of the Public Sector Provision
- Adventurous Activities in the Public Sector
- Sport and Recreational in the Public Sector
- Land Navigation by Map and Compass
- Carrying out a Project in the Public Sector
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Your course assessments may include:
- Written assignments
- Practical assessments
- Two external examinations
Your next steps...
Upon successful completion, you can progress on to Level 3 Public Services or a related apprenticeship.
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