Course Summary

The purpose of the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Public Services (Public Service Management) is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals, who will be able to meet the demands of employers in the public services sector and ensure that they are able to adapt a constantly to the changing local, national and global economy. This programme is designed to equip students with academic, research, analytical and problem solving skills ideally suited for a range of careers in the public sector environment. The BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate is established and is recognised as contributing to the continuing personal development of workers in public sector by providing them with insight and an understanding into the diversity of roles within the public sector, different range of careers and different levels of roles within the environment. The programme also facilitates achievement of widening participation by facilitating progression into or within employment in the public sector environment, either directly on achievement of the award or following further study to Level 5 and ultimately at degree level. Graduates successfully completing the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Public Services will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of public services. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to public services, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.

Course Details - Modules

At level 4 students will study a total of eight units and develop a board knowledge and awareness of key aspects of public services through the core units. The modules will consist of:- Unit 1. Organisational Structures and Culture Unit 2. Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit 3. Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment Unit 4. Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set)

Course Details – Assessment Method

100% assessments, including written reports, essays, portfolios and presentations

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: L200

Institution code: M10

Campus Name: Openshaw Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

48 UCAS points in a related subject area. We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Required and essential items for programme and cost. These are costs outside of academic books, printing costs and any other standard students related costs and are related specifically to the subject they are studying.

Provider information

Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Manchester
M11 2WH

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