This course is for those who want to build upon their knowledge and understanding of the Uniformed Public Services with specific emphasis on the criminal justice system (Police, Border Force, Prison & Probation Services and Third Sector Voluntary Agencies etc.). It also provides opportunities for Public Service employees to achieve a nationally recognised level 4 or 5 vocationally specific qualification.
In addition to studying modules such as Crime and Substance Misuse, Modern Warfare and Conflict and Expedition Leadership, you will further your learning through visits to the Ministry of Defence, the Counter Terror Expo, local public services and more. You will also take part on a three-day outdoor skills expedition, focusing on leadership and mentoring, giving you a chance to demonstrate what you’ve learnt. You will come to understand exactly what life is like in the services, preparing you for a successful career in your chosen profession. All of the tutors have vast experience in a range of services, and will share their professional knowledge with you.
Other modules you will study include:
This course will prepare you for a career in a number of the Public Services. Each of the Services have their own entry routes, the details of which you will learn about throughout this course, helping you to decide your next steps. You could also continue your studies by moving on to the HND in Public Services here at College. Whatever your decision, you will be supported by the College with advice, applications and more.
Have you got discipline and determination? Are you able to work just as well in a team as you are independently? Do you want a career that brings protection, aid and justice to our society? If you want to work in the likes of the Police, Border Force, Prison & Probation Services, Fire Services, Armed Forces and others, this course will offer you knowledge and understanding of what these careers will entail. With specific emphasis on the Criminal Justice System, you must have an interest in relevant topics, and be ready to work hard to achieve your goals in this rewarding and incredibly important sector.
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You will normally have achieved a Level 3 qualification such as A levels or a BTEC National with at least 80 UCAS points, plus a Level 2 qualification in English.
Mature candidates will be considered on an individual basis.
Each unit is assessed separately by a number of different methods to include: reports, presentations, research projects, practical and oral assessments. This will prepare you for future employment as all of our assessments aim to help you develop vocational skills as well as your academic writing.
Progress is monitored through attendance at lectures, completion of assessment work and through 1:1 meetings with your tutor(s).
For the HNC you will attend lecturers for approximately 15 hours per week over 2-3 days.
You will then be required to study in your own time for an additional 5-10 hours plus a week, in order to further research the units and complete assessments. You will also be required to undertake small scale research projects.
It is advisable that you invest in the following equipment in order to keep yourself well organised:
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