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Free Level 3 Public Services Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

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

Free Level 3 Public Services Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the uniformed public services. You'll study topics such as government and public services, physical fitness, teamwork, and the roles of emergency services. The course typically takes one year to complete.

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

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 the structure and role of the UK's uniformed public services.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand its importance in public service roles.
  • You'll study teamwork, leadership, and discipline in a public services context.
  • You'll learn about government, citizenship, and how public services are funded and managed.
  • You'll examine the role of emergency services and how they respond to incidents.
  • You'll build communication and problem-solving skills relevant to public service work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment is through coursework and unit-based assignments rather than formal exams. You'll complete work across a range of units that cover both the theory and practical side of public services.

What you will need to bring

The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and passing the Police Now or force recruitment process.
  • Firefighter, requires passing a fitness and selection process with a fire service.
  • Prison officer, entry-level roles available on completion of the application process.
  • Security officer, front-line security roles in a range of settings.
  • Armed forces, entry roles across the Army, Navy, or Royal Air Force.
  • Community support officer, supporting police in a non-warranted capacity.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification covering more units for those wanting to go further before applying.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Public Services, a step toward degree-level study in the sector.
  • Apprenticeship in a public service role, combining on-the-job training with further study.
  • A degree in criminology, policing, or a related subject, for roles that require graduate entry.
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