As part of your course you will study a variety of topics such as Public Service Careers, Improving Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Service, Personal Skills for the Public Services, Practical Teamwork in the Public Service and Map Reading Using Ordnance Survey Maps.

As part of the course, you will study a variety of topics such as Public Service Careers, Improving Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Service, Personal Skills for the Public Services, Practical Teamwork in the Public Service and Crime Scene Investigation. Ystrad Mynach only You will also develop your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy, with the opportunity to improve relevant grades at GCSE if necessary.

3 GCSEs at grades A*- E including Maths/Numeracy and English/Welsh, or completion of a full vocational programme at Entry 3 which must also include GCSE Maths & English/Welsh at grades A*- E or equivalent such as Entry 3 ESW Communications and Application of Number.

You will need a suitable reference. You will attend an interview where you will need to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment - this may be used to allocate relevant support.

To gain the Level 1 in Public Services you must complete internal assessments in all units. Assessment will cover practical skills, oral questioning, assignment work and written questions. All units are assessed, graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

On successful completion of this course and gaining a merit grade, you may be able to progress to the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services.

Purchase of Kit and/or Education Trips is required for this course. Please discuss this at interview stage with a tutor after you have applied. A tailored individual package will be developed for you depending on which course you have chosen.