Course overview
Do you have the discipline and determination it takes to work in the uniformed public service industries? Find out by signing up to one of our courses. Focusing on key services including fire and rescue, the police, ambulance, prison services, customs and excise and the armed forces you’ll be given a realistic introduction to what working life is really like in the uniformed services and get the skills to prepare you for this type of work. Alongside your studies, you can also complete the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Lessons include a mix of classroom based study and outdoor activities, expeditions and group work. You’ll learn about the demands of working in the different public service industries, improving health and fitness, outdoor activities as well as communication skills, team work and time management.
Course information
This course is assessed through assignments and a range of practical assessments.
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Public Services.
Students should have grades 9-4 in four GCSE programmes, including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.
Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.
Head to our website and complete our simple online application form: www.stockton.ac.uk/apply
Alternatively, you can find a hard copy of our application form at the back of our prospectus. Complete this and post it back to us, or hand it in at our Reception.
You are expected to wear a Bede Sixth Form t-shirt along with tracksuit bottoms or shorts and suitable footwear for active learning.
You will learn through a range of practical units followed by opportunities to practice and develop skills and experience outside of the classroom environment, including residential Public Services ‘look at life’ trips, adventure activity courses and other educational trips.
“Studying Public Services at Bede really helped build my confidence. The staff taught me to have more faith and trust in myself.”
“Support for students is outstanding”
“There is never a dull moment on the course.”
