BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the role of each uniformed protective service, how they support and protect communities, and how crime affects society. You'll develop teamwork, health and fitness, and behavioural skills through classroom sessions, gym and sports facilities, and outdoor activities including Hastings Country Park. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, or completion of a Level 1 course, plus English or maths at grade 3.
Who this course is for
Our exciting Level 2 course will teach you all about Uniformed Protective Services. You learn more about the public sector and the role of each protective service. You will also develop excellent teamwork skills and improve your health and fitness capabilities.
Entry requirements
Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3.
What you will learn
You'll understand the role and responsibilities of each uniformed protective service.
You'll develop teamwork and behavioural skills needed in the protective services.
You'll improve your health and fitness through practical training.
You'll learn how crime affects society and how services respond to it.
You'll gain knowledge of the public sector and how protective services operate within it.
You'll build skills through outdoor activities, sports, and real practical sessions.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom, the college's Station Plaza Fitness gym, Summerfields sports complex, and Hastings Country Park. You'll be assessed through a range of exams, practical activities, and coursework assignments. The year begins with an induction camp where you meet fellow students and start building the skills required for the course.
What you will need to bring
The course fee includes a uniform costing £140. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
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What you could study next
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