Level 2 Diploma in Public Services

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

This Level 2 course is ideal if you aspire to join a public service in the future, with a combination of academic, physical and outdoor sessions to give you an insight into what is required in this field.

You will research and learn about a selection of integral units, which will give you the knowledge and understanding needed for working in a public service. These units include:

• Teamwork and Leadership
• Land Navigation
• Sport and Fitness
• Public Service skills

You will also gain employability skills in teamwork, communication and leadership for example, which will help you stand out in the field and gain confidence.

Assessment takes place through practical work, presentations and observations, as well as through written assignments and case study sessions.

Once you finish your course, you will be ready to start in an entry-level position in the public services industry. You can also go onto further study in this area, such as a Level 3 qualification, or an Apprenticeship.