Public Services - Level 1 Diploma

This course provides you with an introduction to a career in one of the public services, such as police, ambulance, military, fire services and local government. You will take part in practical work, as well as learn the underpinning theory knowledge needed to pursue a career in public services.

Topics covered can include:

• Public service careers 
• Improving health and fitness for entry into the uniformed public services 
• Personal skills for the public services 
• Practical teamwork in the public services

You do not need to have any previous qualifications, however a level of English and maths at GCSE grade 2 or Entry 3 or above would be preferrable.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Assessment is by coursework throughout the course.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to Public Services - Level 2 Diploma. Alternatively, you can progress onto our Fitness courses. Opportunity to progress into the Special Constables with the Met Police.

Kenneth is a Lecturer in History and Politics with experience teaching at all levels within further education, including A Levels, and, in the last seven years, BTEC Public Service courses. His key duties entail the preparation of lectures in line with syllabus requirements; additional research to impart the latest political and historical trends; delivery of lectures in a user-friendly format and preparation of students for examinations and coursework. At all times a strong emphasis is placed on presenting material in a colourful and interesting fashion.

Kenneth was a mature student who successfully attained a Masters Degree in Contemporary History, supplemented by a Degree in Politics and a Teaching Certificate (CERT ED) having previously had a career in office services.

Since 1999, Kenneth has specialised working in 'inner London' FE colleges, such as CONEL, with ethnically diverse students, from various backgrounds, usually in socially deprived areas (as he was born and raised in similar circumstances, Kenneth can easily relate to them - and them to him).

In the last decade, in particular, Kenneth has enjoyed very high, or high, success rates in students' achievements. Kenneth takes the role of tutor very seriously, as he believes in preparing young people for the discipline and rigours of professional life - when they leave college.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.