COURSE OUTLINE

This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a career in Public and Emergency Services – The Police, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Prison Service, Armed Forces, Customs and Excise, Emergency Planning - Security Services, Public Health and Criminal Justice support agencies. You will develop a firm understanding about major incidents, human psychology and sociology, diversity, criminology health & safety and your own personal efficiency and development in all situations where public services are employed. The course is offered with pathway options in Policing, Criminology and Emergency Services.

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 & 5 HNC/D in Public Services provides a specialist, work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the Public Services sector and also offers particular emphasis through the choice of specialist units tailored in year 1 & 2 to your chosen careers pathway. A key progression path for BTEC HNC and HND learners is to the second or third year of a degree or honours degree programme, depending on the match of the BTEC Higher National

units to the degree programme in question.

BTEC HND in Public Services Level 5

INTAKES & FEES

Providing opportunities for learners to enter

employment in public services or progress to

higher education qualifications such as a

Top-up degree in Criminology, Policing or

other areas of Social Sciences.

KEY FEATURES

COURSE INFORMATION SHEET 2018/19

QUALIFICATION & RECOGNITION

September January April

Duration: 2 Years Student loans available

Course Fees: Tuition: £6,000 (per year)

Registration & Exam fees: £250 (in Year 1) £100 (in Year 2)

David Game College Higher Education Centre

32-35 Jewry Street London EC3N 2ET

Tel: 020 3220 0347

Email: info@dghe.ac.uk

Web: www.dghe.ac.uk

You must achieve a minimum of 240 credits in order to achieve the BTEC HND qualification in Public Services. The qualification is awarded by Pearson, who are one of the leading examining and awarding bodies in the UK and throughout the world. This course is delivered at our London

Campus and is run in collaboration with New College Swindon.

INTAKES & FEES

COURSE CONTENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STUDY MODES

Full-time Daytime (2days per week)

YEAR ONE MODULES CREDITS

Small-Scale Research Projects 15

Organisations and Behaviour 15

Fair Treatment in Public Services 15

Health & Safety Management in Public Services 15

The Global Environment 20

Justice and Punishment 15

Emergency Planning and the Public Services 15

Crime Reduction and Community Safety 15

YEAR TWO MODULES CREDITS

Managing Public Sector Finance 20

Government Decision Making and the Public Services 20

Research Project 20

Personal and Professional Development 15

Psychology of Human and Criminal Behaviour or HR in

Public Services*

15

Criminology Theory Relating to Crimes of Violence 20

Aspects of Criminal Law for Public Services or Work Based

Experience*

20

*Note: modules will vary depending on student's pathway selection. E.g. Policing, Criminology, Emergency and General Public Services.

Web: www.dghe.ac.uk | Tel: 020 3220 0347 | Email: info@dghe.ac.uk

UK and EU students:

‘A’ level standard or overseas equivalent

Mature students (21+) with at least 2 years

of relevant experience and level 2 or

equivalent.

Other UK level 3 qualifications (e.g.

Foundation Diploma, Access to HE Certificate, a BTEC National, Advanced GNVQ or AVCE) or equivalent.

Restrictions on Learner Entry

The BTEC Level 5 qualifications are accredited on

the QCF or RQF for learners aged 18 years and over.

NOTES:

Applicants will be subject to the College’s entrance tests and a personal interview by a member of the admissions team.

Selection will be in the light of previous qualifications, past/ present experience, motivation and future aspirations.

Overseas learners must show proficiency in the

English language.

David Game College

Higher Education Centre 32-35 Jewry Street

London, EC3N 2ET