Public Services Level 3 BTEC Block D
Health, Public Services and Care


What will you be working towards?
Code | P8 |
Qualification Type | National Award (BTEC) |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This qualification combines sociology, politics and health and fitness with public services. There is a physical element to this subject, focusing on fitness, teamwork and leading other students, but this course is predominantly based around understanding the society we live in through the provision of public services including uniformed public services such as the Armed Forces and the Police and non-uniformed services such as Healthcare and Education. You will find the answers to questions such as: Why do we need a government? How do I lead a team? How can I improve my lifestyle? How can I make my local community a better place to live? How can I have a positive interaction with the Police? What causes/prevents wars, conflict and terrorism?
Details
Year 1: Government, Policies and the Public Services Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle for the Public Services.
Year 2: Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services Understand the Impact of War, Conflict and Terrorism on Public Services Police Powers in the Public Services
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
4 GCSE grades at 9 to 4 or equivalent including a minimum of grade 4 (or Pass) in Public Services or similar subject area.
Your next steps...
This course leads onto a BTEC Level 3 90 credit Diploma or Subsidiary Diploma in the second year of the course. This qualification can be taken with other Advanced courses as a general preparation for higher study or can assist in the preparation of skills used for employment in many different areas.