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Free Level 2 Public Services Course in Widnes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Public Services Course in Widnes. Classes run full-time at Cronton Sixth Form College, one day a week over one year. You'll study a broad range of public services areas, including the emergency services, armed forces, local authority, custodial services, the criminal justice sector, and voluntary organisations. Industry professionals visit the college to talk to students and take part in activities with them. You'll need four or more GCSEs at grade 9 to 3, including English Language and Maths, to join this level.

Who this course is for

Aimed at School Leavers. Students studying these qualifications will cover a broad range of subjects across the sector of Public Services industries such as Emergency Services, Armed Services, Local Authority, Custodial Services, the Criminal Justice sector as well as Voluntary and Charitable Organisations.Learners will benefit from a large selection of Industry based employees coming to visit the college to speak to students and engage them in related activities.Students will take part in a five day residential placement at an army base to help develop independent living skills, fitness and confidence levels and teamwork. Learners will participate in a variety of both land and water based activities and could include walking in Wales, Yorkshire and Cheshire, Mountain Biking, BMX biking, as well as local bouldering, climbing, kayaking and raft building.In the final term learners will take part in three day expedition up in the Lake District being assessed on map reading and compass work, camp craft, teamwork and leadership as well as improving their fitness levels. Students will experience a wide variety of volunteering opportunities and benefit from our invaluable links with local and national public services. Visits from guest speakers will enhance their learning and future career opportunities.

Entry requirements

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at:

Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths

Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths

Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths

Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the emergency services, armed forces, and local authority operate
  • You'll study the criminal justice sector and custodial services
  • You'll learn about voluntary and charitable organisations within public services
  • You'll hear directly from industry professionals about working in public services
  • You'll take part in activities linked to real public services roles

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cronton Sixth Form College. The BTEC format means assessment is largely coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units across the public services sector, building your portfolio of work throughout the year. Industry visitors contribute to your learning through talks and practical activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cronton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer (constable) - entry-level role in UK policing
  • Firefighter - operational role with the fire and rescue service
  • Army soldier - entry-level role across the British Army
  • Prison officer - custody and rehabilitation role in the justice system
  • Community support officer - supporting police in local communities
  • Local authority officer - administrative and community-facing council roles
  • Charity or voluntary sector worker - frontline roles in community organisations

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Public Services (Level 3) - the natural next step, and typically required for higher-level public services roles or university entry
  • Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services - a more specialist route toward the armed forces or emergency services
  • Apprenticeship in Policing or Custodial Services - earn while you train in a specific service
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