Free BTEC Level 2 Public Services Course in Warrington. Classes run full-time at Priestley College, five days a week during the day. This is a one-year course covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in or progress toward public services roles such as the police, fire service, armed forces, and ambulance service. The course is free for eligible 16 to 18 year olds. You'll study topics including teamwork, fitness, citizenship, and how public services operate. The level 2 BTEC public services qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
https://www.priestley.ac.uk/courses/
What you will learn
You'll explore how different public services are structured and how they work together.
You'll develop teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
You'll study citizenship, community, and the role of public services in society.
You'll learn about physical fitness and its importance in public service roles.
You'll examine discipline, uniformed procedures, and professional standards.
You'll investigate career routes into the police, fire service, armed forces, and emergency services.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment is through coursework and unit-based assignments rather than a single exam. You'll complete tasks that demonstrate your knowledge and skills across each topic area. Full-time daytime attendance at Priestley College means you cover the full programme over the course of one academic year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Priestley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police constable: entry-level role in UK police forces
Firefighter: operational role with a fire and rescue service
Army, Navy, or RAF recruit: entry into the armed forces
Paramedic or ambulance technician: emergency medical response roles
Prison officer: custody and rehabilitation work in the prison service
Community support officer: neighbourhood policing and public safety
Security officer: door supervision or site security work
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services: the next step for those aiming for higher-grade roles or university entry in public services.
Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services: a more specialist route toward the armed forces or emergency services.
Apprenticeship in Policing or the Fire Service: earn while you train in a specific service.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Public Services): prepares you for a university degree in criminology, policing, or a related subject.
