Free Level 2 Public Services Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics that prepare you for careers in the uniformed and public services, covering areas such as teamwork, fitness, citizenship, and how public services operate. Entry requirements are confirmed by the college directly, so check with them before you apply.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how uniformed public services such as the police, fire service, and armed forces are structured and run.
You'll develop teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
You'll study physical fitness and its role in public services careers.
You'll learn about citizenship, community, and the role of public services in society.
You'll build communication skills used in public services settings.
You'll investigate career routes into the uniformed and emergency services.
How you will learn
The BTEC First Extended Certificate is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. You'll complete coursework tasks linked to each unit, demonstrating your knowledge and skills in written and practical formats. Classes are classroom based and run full-time during the day at the Hillsborough Campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Police officer (special constable or regular) - entry-level uniformed role
Firefighter - operational role with the fire and rescue service
Army, Navy, or RAF recruit - entry into the armed forces
Ambulance care assistant - front-line emergency support role
Prison officer - custody and rehabilitation work
Community support officer - police support in local communities
Security officer - private or public sector security work
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Public Services (Pearson Edexcel) - the natural next step if you want to go deeper into public services study before applying to the services or higher education.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Criminology - suits those interested in the justice system and policing.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Public Services or Social Sciences) - if you're considering a university route into policing, social work, or criminal justice.
