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Free Level 3 Public Services Course in Sheffield

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 Peaks Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study topics that prepare you for work in uniformed and non-uniformed public services. Units cover fitness and teamwork, law and the justice system, government and public services structure, and the skills services look for in recruits.

You'll finish with a 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 how public services are organised and funded in the UK.
  • You'll study the legal system and how it relates to public service work.
  • You'll develop physical fitness and understand its role in uniformed services.
  • You'll practise teamwork, leadership, and discipline skills used in the services.
  • You'll learn about crime, justice, and the role of the emergency services.
  • You'll examine the skills and values that public service employers look for.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and group work. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll build a body of work across the year that demonstrates your knowledge and skills.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police officer, requires further training and selection after this qualification.
  • Firefighter, competitive entry with fitness tests and further assessment required.
  • Prison officer, entry-level roles open to applicants with relevant knowledge and skills.
  • Security officer, some roles require an SIA licence gained separately.
  • Public services support roles, administrative and community-facing positions in local services.
  • Armed forces, entry supported by the discipline and teamwork skills this course builds.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services, a larger qualification covering more ground at the same level.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in Public Services, a step into higher education in the field.
  • Apprenticeship in a public service role, combining work and study with an employer.
  • A degree in criminology, policing, or a related subject, for roles that require graduate entry.
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