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 & 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
Two GCSEs at grade G or above and a successful interview.
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.
Progression
If you are successful, you may progress on to the Level 2 Extended
Certificate in Public Services at Loughborough College.
Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in
maths and English.
Why Loughborough?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
