BTEC Level 1 Diploma Public Services

Key Facts

Level: 1

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 1 Year

Course Code: BFF0041

Start Date: August 2027

Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

This course is designed to provide you with a wide range of knowledge and skills needed for a career in the public services.

The Level 1 course is aimed at school leavers who are seeking a broad academic and practical qualification, delivered in an adult environment. Not only is this course unique, interesting, and challenging; it also offers vocational tasking and visits to public service environments which, when combined with the main qualification, further enhance your goal of succeeding in your chosen career.

Features and Benefits

Guest speakers from a range of public services, including the Fire Service, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, RAF, Armed Forces, and Prison Service, come to College to talk to you about living and working in these professions.
You may take part in residential visits to public service bodies such as the Armed Forces, Police Headquarters, the Fire Service, or a prison.
Outdoor activities include short expeditions, which are designed to enable you to work as part of a team and build self-confidence.

Course Content

The course consists of a range of units, split over two semesters. Units include:

Personal Skills for the Public Services

Introduction to Health and Safety in Public Services

Level 1 Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy

All units are assessed by portfolio and are externally moderated; some assessment is practical.

You will be required to wear a uniform for this course.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade 1/G or above and a successful interview
Able to show a capability to work at Level 1 and a clear interest in chosen subject
Demonstrates a commitment to learning
You must be motivated and able to take some responsibility for your own learning, as well as have a good record of school attendance.
All students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to a career in a public service
For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)