Level 1 Public Services Edexcel BTEC Extended Certificate

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Level 1 Public Services Edexcel BTEC Extended Certificate

Attendance: Full Time

Course level: 1

Location: Wellington Road Campus

Course code: CP0152

Start dates:

07/09/2026

Age:

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Is this course right for me?

If you want to work in uniformed public services, this course is the first step to your future career!

You will learn important skills – including communication, planning and team work – which are vital for a career in the armed forces, police, fire and ambulance service, prison service or customs and revenue, as well as if you want to work in the leisure industry or do community or youth work. You will also have the opportunity to complete 30 hours of a work experience placement.

Trips, visits and enrichment:
Learn new skills and gain experience through our compulsory trips, visits and enrichment activities. These include:

Fitness activities
Outward-bound expedition
One-day Armed Forces Midlands Challenge
Visit the Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield
Visit RAF Cosford
Hear from guest speakers from a range of public services including West Midlands Police and The British Army etc.
Stop and search workshops
Participate in a crime investigation workshop
Take part in a multi-day camping expedition

Costs:
• Compulsory study visits: £120 per year*
• Uniform: A college branded uniform is compulsory and will cost around £123 per person*
Order kit here: www.laclothing.co.uk/wolvcoll

*Financial support may be available to cover some of these costs

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Course details

Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to:

Have three GCSEs, including Grade 1 in maths and/or English
Attend an interview with a member of college staff to determine your suitability for the course
Show a willingness to learn.

What will I learn?

During this course you will study a variety of units including:

Investigating public services
Being organised
Developing a progression plan
Working with others
Research skills
Security Searching
Responding to an incident
Plan and navigate a route
Contributing to your community
Taking part in sport and adventurous activities

What skills will I gain?

By studying this course, you will:

Gain vital teamwork / building skills
Improve your communication skills
Develop skills in navigation
Improve your fitness
Learn how to plan and lead a team
Take part in expeditions
Basic first aid skills
Developing your confidence by exposure to a range of new and challenging experiences

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:

Individual and group presentations
Case studies
Role play
Question and answer sessions
Displays
Assignments
Video and audio recordings

You will also be required to build a portfolio of evidence gathered throughout the course.

What can I do next?

These are the skills you will learn from this course which will enable you to:

Progress directly to the Public Services BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate
With further qualifications, pursue a career in the police service, the armed forces, the fire service, prison & probation service, UK Border Force, revenue and customs or youth and community work.

Level 1 Public Services Edexcel BTEC Extended Certificate

Course code: CP0152

Full Time

Wellington Road Campus

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