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BTEC National Diploma in Public Services and Welsh Baccalaureate

Course Outline

This is a two-year course, which is equivalent to three A-Levels. Alongside the National Diploma, you will study the Welsh Baccalaureate, which is also equivalent to one A-Level. During the course you will have the opportunity to visit a variety of the public services, such as the Army and the Fire Service. Former students have taken part in riot training, army training days and teamwork exercises. You will be able to meet and listen to guest speakers from the main public services to find out about careers in these fields. Due to the structure of this course on completion you will leave the college with two qualifications, greatly enhancing your future career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements for this course will be either 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, an NVQ Level 2, BTEC First Diploma or an equivalent qualification. You will be invited to attend an interview.

What will I study?

The course includes a wide variety of subjects designed to improve your opportunities for securing employment in the public services. Some of the subjects are theoretical whereas others are very practical in their nature. Subject titles include Crime & its Effects; Public Services Skills; Public Service Fitness; Sport & Recreation and Citizenship. For the Welsh Baccalaureate you will explore a wide range of areas including how Wales ?fits in? with Europe and the rest of the world, the health of the nation and how to be enterprising. You will also study 6 Key Skills, which are integrated into the course.

How will I be assessed?

You will be continuously assessed through a series of projects. Grades of pass, merit and distinction are awarded depending upon the quality of your work.

Career Opportunities & Progression

Successful completion of this course will give you direct entry to University to study either an HND or an Honours Degree in a subject related to a career in the public services. Alternatively, you can progress to a career in the Armed Forces, Police, Fire Service, Custom & Excise, Ambulance Service or Prison Service.

Length

2 years

Attendance

Full-Time

Campus

Aberdare and Pontypridd

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