With more than five million employees the public sector is the UK’s largest employer and offers a wide range of opportunities. Successful completion of the HND will allow students to gain the experience and qualifications to help gain employment within the uniformed or non-uniformed public service industry. This course has been designed to provide a wide range of knowledge and skills that will enhance an individual’s employment opportunities both within and external to the public sector including; military, emergency services, prison services, criminal justice or youth work. The HND in Public Services at HoW College allows you to gain work experience within the course and earn whilst you learn, due to the course structure and content. We understand what employers look for in the public services and we have tailored the course to ensure you tick all the boxes they require. The Public Services team is made up of highly experienced vocational staff that have had careers in the Royal Marines, Fire and Rescue Service, Search and Rescue & the Police Service. All team members have relevant teaching qualifications which arms them with the skills to share their first hand knowledge and expertise with students.

In order to prepare you for your chosen career the following units provide you with a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge. You will study subjects such as; Organisational Structures and Culture, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment, Public Services in Contemporary Society, Integrated Emergency Management, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism, Personnel Protection in Civil Protection Agencies, Technology in the Public Services, Research Project, Reflective Professional Practice, International Institutions and Global Affairs, Physical Activity, Lifestyle & Health, Management of an Outdoor Event, Cyber Security, Blue Light Collaboration

You will be assessed through written assignments, reports, case studies, practical assessments, individual projects, individual/group presentations and time constrained assessments. In year 2 you will be required to undertake a detailed research project related to your chosen area of employment and engage in work related placements or volunteering.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 034L

Institution code: H19

Campus Name: Redditch

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

You will require 64 UCAS points or an equivalent Level 3 Public Services related qualification and five A - C GCSEs (Grade 4-9 for reformed GCSEs awarded from 2017) including maths and English. Mature applicants are welcome to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis and may be asked to complete a short task to demonstrate the required level of knowledge to meet the demands of the course. All applicants will be asked to attend a formal interview to assess suitability and commitment to the programme of study. The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education, and will therefore give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, non-traditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom.

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EU	8000.0	Year 1
England	8000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8000.0	Year 1
Scotland	8000.0	Year 1
Wales	8000.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8000.0	Year 1

Uniform £80-100

Peakman Street
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Redditch
B98 8DW