Sheffield College - Public Services

Public services are vital for keeping communities safe, supported, and running smoothly. Studying public services will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a rewarding career in the uniformed or non-uniformed services.

Public Services Level 1

This course is an introduction to the work of the Uniformed Public Services and offers you the opportunity to develop the skills and personal qualities needed for further study or employment.

Public Services Level 2

This qualification is aimed at students who have chosen to focus their learning and career development within the public services sector and have completed the level 1 programme. It is an engaging and stimulating qualification which will prepare students for successful performance in working life and further study.

Public Services Level 3

Following on from level 2 this subject is perfect anyone who wants to go into the protective services such as the emergency services and the Armed Forces, or to progress their study to university level.

Public Services Level 1

The BTEC course is mainly assessed by coursework.

Other assessment methods include written assignments, worksheets, role plays, practical assessments, observations and workbooks

Public Services Level 2

Assessment is designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to skills and occupationally based qualifications at this level.

There will be on-going assessments throughout the year, as each unit covered will have between 2 to 4 assignments. The methods of assessment will vary to make sure that all learners experience a range of work-related employability skills. These will cover different methods, such as, reports, group or individual presentations, one to ones, practical assessments and group activities.

Public Services Level 3

Assessment is designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to skills and occupationally based qualifications at this level.

There will be on-going assessments throughout the year, as each unit covered will have between 2 to 4 assignments. The methods of assessment will vary to make sure that all learners experience a range of work-related employability skills. These will cover different methods, such as, reports, group or individual presentations, one to ones, practical assessments and group activities.

Public Services Level 1 - 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English Language

Public Services Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language

Public Services Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language

These courses can lead to university-level study in criminology, policing, law, social policy, or emergency management. You could also progress to a higher or degree apprenticeship in public services, leadership, or community safety.

Future Opportunities

Public services offer a wide variety of career paths. With the right training, you could work as a:

• Police Officer

• Firefighter

• Paramedic

• Prison or Probation Officer

• Armed Forces Personnel

• Border Force Officer

• Youth or Community Worker

• Civil Service Employee