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Free BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Brighton

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Brighton. Classes run at Varndean College, full-time during the day. This level 2 BTEC public services qualification takes 12 months and covers the skills that matter in uniformed services work, including communication, teamwork, fitness, and problem solving. You'll study organisations such as the Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance Service, and the Armed Forces. The course combines classroom learning with practical tasks, visits, and guest speakers from different services. One unit is assessed by exam. The other three are assessed through coursework.

Who this course is for

Interested in a career in the Uniformed Protective Services? Study a range of organisations e.g. Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, Army, Navy and others you may not have thought about. The course focuses on learning a wide range of skills important for Protective Service work including communication, teamwork, fitness and health, discipline and problem solving.

One unit is assessed in an exam. The other three are coursework using a range of reports, presentations, practical tasks and role plays. The course combines theory with active practical situations to give you experience and an insight into the work of the uniformed services with visits to and speakers from different organisations.

This course will enable you to market yourself well to employers or to continue onto a Level 3 Protective Services course.

Entry requirements

Standard Foundation Level entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and work of different public services organisations.
  • You'll develop communication and teamwork skills used in uniformed services.
  • You'll study health, fitness, and lifestyle as they apply to public services work.
  • You'll learn about employment routes into the uniformed public services.
  • You'll practise problem solving and discipline through practical tasks and role plays.
  • You'll build an understanding of working skills valued across protective services.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Varndean College. One unit is assessed by written exam. The other three units are assessed through coursework, including reports, presentations, practical tasks, and role plays. The course combines theory with active practical situations. You'll also take part in visits to services and hear from speakers working in the sector.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Varndean College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, special constable, or police community support officer
  • Firefighter, applying to Fire and Rescue Services
  • Ambulance care assistant or emergency medical technician
  • Army, Navy, or Royal Air Force recruit
  • Prison officer or custody detention officer
  • Security officer or door supervisor (further licence required)
  • Youth worker or community support worker

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services. The natural next step if you want to go deeper into public services study before applying to a service or going to university.
  • Level 3 BTEC National in Public Services. Builds on your Level 2 knowledge and is recognised for higher education entry.
  • Apprenticeship in a public services role. Combines paid work with structured training in your chosen service.
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