Welcome to Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Public Services at Wirral Met.
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed and public sector services with a particular focus on the protective services.
This course will prepare you for a career in protective services, providing you with the skills needed within the emergency services and security services. During your time with us, you will investigate these services, improve your employability and prepare you for the next step in your career. Topics covered include:
Compulsory modules:
- The role and work of public services*
- Working skills in the public services sector
- Citizenship, society and the public services*
- Crime and its effects on society and individuals
Optional Modules selected from:
- Employment in the public services
- Public services and community protection
- Health, fitness and lifestyle for the public services
- Promotion of public services provision
- Community and cultural awareness
- Adventurous activities in the public services
- Sport and recreation in the public services
- Land navigation by map and compass
- Volunteering for the public services
- Multi-day expedition experience
- Health and safety in the public services workplace
- Employability skills in the public services
- Preparing to respond to emergency incidents
- Security procedures in the public services
- Carrying out a project in public services
- Law and its impact on the individual
*These modules are externally assessed via an
examination.
This is a Study Programme and priority will be given to students who are 16-18 years of age.
To study a Level 2 qualification, you will need:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, including English and Maths (or L1
Functional Skills in English and
Maths)
OR
A relevant Level 1 qualification with GCSE English and Maths at grade 3 or
above (or L1 Functional Skills in English and Maths)
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
To learn effectively on your course, you may require additional equipment, and participate in activities, such as trips, which will incur additional costs.
You may be eligible for financial support with these costs. For more information, visit https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support
Each candidate is required to create a portfolio of evidence which
demonstrates achievement of 100% of the learning outcomes and assessment
criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the
portfolio could include, where relevant:
- Candidate's proof of work
- Assessor observation — completed observational checklists and related action plans
- Witness testimony
- Practical observations
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of professional discussion
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Candidate and peer reports
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Starting 9th September 2024 - Ending - 20th June 2025
REF K139Q001
If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
