Public Services - Level 2 Diploma

This course will advance your knowledge of public services, including the army and police force, helping you to advance to further study or employment in the sector. Our teachers come from a variety of different uniformed services, and we have strong links with many large employers, giving you access to a wide range of activities and trips, which will give you valuable insight into the types of careers available.

Fitness is a major element of our public services courses, preparing you for selection tests within the armed forces or police force. You will also learn communication and English skills, which are essential so that you can communicate with members of the public and write up notes and reports. Maths skills are also embedded into the course, helping you to read maps, perform compass work and undertake team planning.

Topics covered can include: 

• Improving Health and Fitness for Entry into Uniformed Service
• Practical Teamwork in Public Services
• Personal Skills for Public Service
• Functional Skills in English and Maths

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above or a relevant Level 1 Diploma
• A reference from your previous school/college, with an attendance record of 87% or above

All applicants must have an interview and assessment 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 3 Extended 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.