Key Stage 5
Students in Year 12 will study the BTEC Diploma in Public Services (720 GLH) – 2 x A level equivalent.
The course is two years in duration and is 100% coursework, with many practical elements, on topics such as:
- Government, Policies and the Public Services
- Leadership and Teamwork in the Public Services
- Citizenship, Diversity and the Public Services
- Understanding discipline in Public Services
- Skills Land Based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Candidates achieving this qualification have the following progression opportunities:
- Enter employment and undertake a relevant NVQ at a level appropriate to the job role
- Undertake higher level qualifications to degree level e.g. Policing, Politics, Criminology, Public Services
- Undertake a higher apprenticeship in a public service e.g. Border force, Policing, Fire Service, Security, HM Forces