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Free Level 3 Public Services Course in Solihull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Public Services Course in Solihull. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre, full-time during the day.

You'll study subjects including citizenship and diversity, teamwork and leadership, crime and its effects on society, and land and water-based activities. The course also covers uniformed public service fitness and the impact of war, conflict, and terrorism. You complete assignments, project work, essays, practical fitness sessions, and exams throughout the year. The course takes one year.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services.

Who this course is for

You will study a range of academic and practical subjects as detailed below:

  • Uniformed Public Service Employment
  • Citizenship and Diversity
  • Uniformed Public Service Fitness
  • Land and Water Based Activities
  • Teamwork and Leadership Skills
  • Crime and its effects on society
  • Understanding the Impact of War- Conflict and Terrorism

Entry requirements

  • 4 GCSE grades at C/4 or above.
  • Progression from a Level 2 Diploma at Merit level
  • You will need to have a suitable reference and undertake a successful interview

What you will learn

  • You'll explore citizenship, diversity, and how public services shape society.
  • You'll develop teamwork and leadership skills through practical activities.
  • You'll study crime and its effects on communities.
  • You'll take part in land-based and water-based activities.
  • You'll build fitness and physical preparation for uniformed service roles.
  • You'll examine the impact of war, conflict, and terrorism.
  • You'll learn about uniformed public service employment and career pathways.

How you will learn

Most learning takes place in the classroom, covering a range of public services subjects. You'll also attend outdoor recreation centres and take part in sports, land-based, and water-based activities. Assessment is through assignments completed throughout the year, including project work, essays, reports, role-plays, and practical fitness and teamwork sessions. There is also one exam in each year of the course.

What you will need to bring

Solihull College and University Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, entry requires further training and selection after this qualification.
  • Firefighter, entry requires further recruitment and fitness assessment after this qualification.
  • Prison officer, this qualification supports your application to the Prison Service.
  • Security officer, entry-level roles in security and protective services.
  • Public services support roles, administrative and operational support within emergency services.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Public Services, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen their knowledge before entering or advancing in the sector.
  • Foundation degree or bachelor's degree in Criminology, Policing, or a related subject, for those aiming for graduate-entry roles or officer-level positions.
  • Direct entry recruitment programmes for the police, fire, or prison service, which have their own selection processes alongside or after this qualification.
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