Diploma in Uniformed and Public Services Level 2

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Diploma in Uniformed and Public Services Level 2

The College of West Anglia
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Description

The course provides suitable qualifications for school leavers interested in a career in one of the Uniformed Services, eg Ambulance, Fire, Police, Army, Navy, Royal Marines & Royal Air Force

Diploma in Public Services:
This is a qualification which is equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or 3 GCSEs, and is accredited by Edexcel. Units assessed are:
- Career planning
- Public service employment
- Public service skills
- Public service fitness
- Land navigation
- Crime and it's effects

NCFE Foundation Certificate in Outdoor Industry:
This qualification gives students the opportunity to experience various aspects of the outdoor industry. It includes the following unit criteria:
- Identify opportunities for vocati…

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The course provides suitable qualifications for school leavers interested in a career in one of the Uniformed Services, eg Ambulance, Fire, Police, Army, Navy, Royal Marines & Royal Air Force

Diploma in Public Services:
This is a qualification which is equivalent to NVQ Level 2 or 3 GCSEs, and is accredited by Edexcel. Units assessed are:
- Career planning
- Public service employment
- Public service skills
- Public service fitness
- Land navigation
- Crime and it's effects

NCFE Foundation Certificate in Outdoor Industry:
This qualification gives students the opportunity to experience various aspects of the outdoor industry. It includes the following unit criteria:
- Identify opportunities for vocational development and employment within the outdoor industry
- Develop a personal effectiveness profile and action plan
- Participate in the delivery of an outdoor activity session

Functional Skills Certificates: ICT.

Physical Training:
Is designed to help students increase their levels of fitness in order to ensure they have the ability to successfully pass a Uniformed Services fitness test. This will include running, circuit training and fitness training in a weights room. There will also be many opportunities to participate in team activities.

Other Opportunities:
Visiting service speakers/visits to service establishments and inter-group competitions. A weeks adventure training is held each year in places such as Wales. Students are encouraged to attend.
Visits to Service Establishments: Local Fire, Police, Ambulance Stations, Police Firearms, Wymondham Police HQ, Colchester Garrison (Army), Wayland Prison, RAF Marham, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, HMS Bristol, Portsmouth and Belfast.

Overnight Exercises:
Exercises involving all students take part periodically at, for example, RAF West Raynham, Thetford Forest, Thorpe Woodland and local areas. This will include the Go Ape High Ropes course.

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End Qualification:

Diploma in Public Services Level 2, NCFE Foundation Certificate in Outdoor Industry and functional skills in ICT.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

1 GCSE at Grade C or above in English, Maths or a Science, plus at least 2 Grade Ds. Candidates must have at least a Grade D in English. Students progressing internally from existing courses must be able to demonstrate a high level of success in achieving all of their qualifications to date and a good reference reflecting strong attendance and behaviour. For some students an agreement will be reached to comply with an academic contract from the start of the course.

Assessment:

Work is assessed continually throughout the academic year, via assignment work. Final grades will be awarded for each unit studied which will be either a pass, merit or distinction.

Progression from this course:

In general this course is designed to help students gain entry into one of the uniformed services. Students who successfully complete the course with a merit or distinction grade will be considered for the Extended Diploma.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE, Cambridge Campus (Milton) - CB24 6DB

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

All students are expected to pay an initial £55 start-up fee that covers a course T-shirt, 2 PT shirts, a pair of PT shorts and a 24 hour outdoor induction visit. Additional costs come from forces visits and adventure training in the region of £200 over the academic year.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)

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