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BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time over one year.

Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. Contact Main Campus for details. The course covers the role of public services, citizenship, crime and its effects, community awareness, health and lifestyle, and employment in the sector. You'll also study expedition skills and security procedures. Units are assessed through projects, presentations, practical activities, and exams.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Public Services, equivalent to four GCSEs at grade C or above.

Who this course is for

This course is for those wanting a career in the public services, including the Police, Paramedics, Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, or Fire and Rescue Services. This course is the equivalent of four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above and can act as a progression route to Level 3 courses and then to Higher Education.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, one being in English Language or Maths. (Neither English Language or Maths can be lower than grade 2) A Level 1 qualification, such as a BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Public Services, plus an ability to operate at Level 1 in either English and Maths. Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications and/or relevant work experience.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the role and work of public services in the UK.
  • You'll study citizenship, society, and how public services operate within them.
  • You'll learn about crime and its effects on individuals and communities.
  • You'll develop working skills relevant to the public service sector.
  • You'll gain knowledge of community and cultural awareness.
  • You'll practise navigation and expedition skills using maps and compasses.
  • You'll understand security procedures and health and lifestyle principles.
  • You'll explore employment routes into public services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, team-building activities, visits to public service organisations, and input from guest speakers. Assessment includes written assignments, practical activities, short tasks, projects, and presentations. Two units are assessed by exam. You'll also have the opportunity to work towards Functional Skills in English and Maths, and to take part in volunteering.

What you will need to bring

Main Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, this course is a step toward further training and application.
  • Firefighter, entry requires further selection and physical assessment beyond this qualification.
  • Paramedic, further study at degree level is needed after this course.
  • Army or Royal Navy recruit, this course supports your application alongside fitness and selection tests.
  • Community support worker, entry-level roles in local public services.
  • Security officer, entry-level roles with further licensing required.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Public Services, the natural next step for those aiming toward uniformed services or higher education.
  • Level 3 qualifications in Criminology or Sociology, for those interested in the academic side of public services.
  • Foundation or undergraduate degree in Public Services, Policing, or Criminology, typically follows a Level 3 qualification.
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