Public Services
Course: BTEC Public Services
Exam Board: BTEC
Primary Contact: Marc Jackson
Entry Criteria: 5 GCSE grades 9-4, including English and Mathematics.
Key Information
Public Services provides a broad study of factors that affect the UK and its Public Services. Students will learn about UK politics and how it affects their lives and the public services but will also take part in expedition training. This culminates in an expedition to Snowdonia. The unit on health and fitness works alongside developing leadership and teamwork skills in a practical setting. During the course, students are encouraged to take part in team activities across the school and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Units
Government, Policies and the Public Services
Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services
Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services
Physical Preparation, Health and Lifestyle
Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Possible Career Paths
Public Services such as Police, Ambulance Service
Teaching
Armed Forces
Complementary Courses
Business Studies
Applied Science