Why study BTEC Public Services?
This exciting new course is aimed at those who would like to have knowledge and understanding of the uniformed and non-uniformed public services sector. The course has been designed to target learners who desire a career in this field of employment. You will gain an insight into the various careers within the public services, what they involve and personal qualities required so that you will be able to make a good choice for your next step.
What course will I follow? The examination is BTEC LEVEL 3 Subsidiary Diploma offered by Pearson.
How is the course taught?
The course is 100% coursework based. There are three mandatory units in the first year, followed by three optional units in the second year.
Each unit consists of 3 or 4 assignments; each assignment will have a strict deadline that students must meet. The course has been designed so that the workload is evenly spread throughout the year.
Year 12 – Mandatory Units 1. Government, Policies and the Public Services 2. Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services 3. Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services
Year 13 – Optional Units
1. Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Public Services
2. Understanding the Impact of War, Conflict and Terrorism on Public Services 3. Skills for Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
4. Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
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5. Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (Residential trip, including surfing, kayaking, coasteering)
BTEC Assessment
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma is worth the equivalent of 1 A-level (60 credits) There are three bandings for all of the assessments, these are PASS (E/D grade) MERIT (C/B grade) DISTINCTION (A grade) DISTINCTION* (A*grade)
Entry Requirements
You should have achieved at least the required sixth form entry requirements as well as a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature and mathematics.
Students who have achieved a high Grade 4 in English Language and mathematics may be allowed on the course after an interview with the Head of Department.
Please note this is the old specification.
The new
specification will be available in January 2017, but this will give you an outline of the course until the changes are published.
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