BTEC HND Diploma Level 5 Public Services
Course Features
Campus:
David Game College
Duration:
2 years
Available Starts:
25th January 2021
Tariff Points:
N/A
Institution Code:
N/A
Information about course
This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in Public and Emergency Services – The Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Prison Service, Armed Forces, Customs and Excise, Emergency Planning – Security Services, Public Health and Criminal Justice support agencies. You will develop a firm understanding about major incidents, human psychology and sociology, diversity, criminology health & safety and your own personal efficiency and development in all situations where public services are employed.
The BTEC Level 4 & 5 HNC/D in Public Services provides a specialist, work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the Public Services sector and also offers particular emphasis through the choice of specialist units tailored in year 1 & 2 to your chosen careers pathway.
There are opportunities for further study and career options.
At the end of your course, you will have a recognised qualification which will definitive pathways for employment in the public services and other careers that require a disciplined but caring approach. On successful completion of the HND, you may be able to complete a second or third ‘top-up’ year of a suitable degree at another institution or graduate entry to selective institutions.
The course provides a nationally recognised qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment or wishing to seek public sector employment.
This course course will provide:
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in depth study of a wide range of public service operations
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opportunities to find out about jobs available in these services and prepare yourself for their entry procedures
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regular contact with public service workers and visits to public service providers
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practical assignments and projects directly related to the contemporary public service scene
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practical work on community projects
HND Public Services
Year 1 Modules
| Units |
Level |
Credit |
| Organisational Structure and Culture |
4 |
15 |
| Mental Health |
4 |
15 |
| Equality and Diversity |
4 |
15 |
| Public Services in Contemporary Society |
4 |
15 |
| Integrated Emergency Management |
4 |
15 |
| Law and Legal Systems |
4 |
15 |
| Third sector and Public Services |
4 |
15 |
| Psychology of Behaviour |
4 |
15 |
| Total Credits |
|
120 |
Year 2 Modules
| Units |
Level |
Credit |
| Research Project |
5 |
30 |
| Reflective Professional Practice |
5 |
15 |
| Youth Offending |
5 |
15 |
| Contemporary Sociological Issues |
5 |
15 |
| Offender Management |
5 |
15 |
| Plus 2 modules from the 4 below* | ||
| International Institutions and Global Affairs |
5 |
15 |
| Serious and Organised Crime |
5 |
15 |
| Justice, Punishment and Rehabilitation |
5 |
15 |
| Theories of Crime |
5 |
15 |
| Total Credits |
|
120 |
*The modules which are offered will be decided by student demand.
To gain the HND each module must be successfully completed. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, assignments, projects or an examination. All assessments are externally verified by Pearson. Most units on the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) level courses are worth 15 UK credits. Students will be expected to commit at least 150 notional hours towards completing the learning outcomes per unit. This usually consists of a combination of around 60% direct teaching time and around 40% independent study time (e.g. preparations for research and assessments, background reading, etc.).
UK and EU students:
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A level standard or overseas equivalent
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Other UK level 3 qualifications (e.g. Foundation Diploma, Access to HE Certificate, a BTEC Diploma/National, Advanced GNVQ or AVCE)
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Overseas Qualifications equivalent to Level 3 (e.g. Diploma de Baccalaureate, Brandos Atestas, Ensino Medio,etc )
* In exceptional circumstances, mature entry applicants (21+) without the standard academic background, but with relevant and substantial work experience (min 2 years), may be considered for entry. They will be interviewed by the Head of Admissions, undergo functional skills testing and will be required to submit two detailed references in support of their suitability for the programme. Such applicants must be able to demonstrate their readiness for a return to study and ability to cope with the rigours of the programme. Admissions decisions will be made on a case by case basis.
English Language Requirements:
Applicants for undergraduate programmes whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English sufficient for them to derive full benefit from and succeed in passing their chosen programme. The level required for entry onto the HND is typically an overall score of IELTS 5.5 or above.
Restrictions on learner entry:
The BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the RQF for learners aged 18 years and over.
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:
- Pursue a career in the police service, armed forces, fire service, prison service, revenue and customs and security
- Progress on to a higher education programme
