Public Services
The key areas of the main programme you focus on in this area are teamwork, leadership and community engagement, as these are the skills needed to work effectively with other people in any job role. During this course, you will get some excellent work experience opportunities so you can see what it’s like to be a member of the uniformed services. Some of these work experience situations involve placements in local youth organisations, schools and events with the RAF, Royal Marines and the Army. You’ll even get the opportunity to go on course trips to places like Humberside Fire and Rescue, the Houses of Parliament and Nottingham Courts of Justice.
Study at Level:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Rules and regulations
- Problem solving
- Physical training
- Organising events
- Navigation skills
- Anatomy
- First aid
- Coaching
- Safeguarding
- Discipline
- Taking responsibility
Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.
Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.
Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.
Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.
Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.
Work-related activity is completed at Look at Life visits at armed forces bases. We also partner with local sports clubs, gyms and schools to offer work experience placements.
Fire stations, houses of parliament, Nottingham courts of justice, look at life in the armed forces. Experiences include RAF Wittering, HMS Collingwood and the opportunity to undertake glider pilot training.
Career Opportunities:
- Armed forces
- Emergency services
- Local authority emergency planning
- Criminology
- Prison service
- Security industries
- Youth offender services
University & Further Studies:
- Criminology
- Outdoor Education
- Public Services
- Sports Science
- Professional Policing
