Public Services Advanced Diploma

Course Length: Two years Entry Requirements:

Five GCSEs at grades A*-C including Maths and English or an equivalent Level two qualification.

As you progress through the Advanced Diploma, you will be able to make a more informed decision about the next steps available to you. These include studying for a degree or Foundation Degree at university or college either in this or another sector, moving onto an Advanced Apprenticeship with an employer, or employment with another type of training.

The Advanced Diploma does not mean that you have to go into a career in this sector – it leaves your options open. Throughout the course you will have contact with employers and find out the huge range of job roles available.

Course Description:

In the Advanced Diploma, you will learn management leadership skills and take a more in-depth look at the core subjects relating to public services. You will cover more areas including promoting and influencing public services, legislation, people management, collaborative working, funding and more. You will learn why people and communities need safety and protection and how it is provided, exploring the role of areas such as the justice system, emergency services and trading standards, and how they work together. The Diploma will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need in Public Services. It combines academic study with real-life learning so that you get a high quality qualification that will be valued by employers and universities. During the course, you will do at least ten days work experience, which will help you apply what you have learnt and develop communication and problem solving skills that you will find useful in your future career.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.