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Public Services Level 2

Course code: P13801

Subject area: Public Services

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 2

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

Apply for this course
Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? Can you work as well in a team as you can on your own? Love spending time outdoors? Then careers in the Public Services industry may be just for you! Fitness, teamwork and communication are some of the many skills you will develop on this course.
The course offers a mix of skills and knowledge that will prepare you for working within the Public Services industry. These include adventurous activities, working in teams, dealing with the public, keeping the right level of fitness, jobs within Uniformed Services and adventurous expeditions.

This course will help you to understand what a job in the Public Services would be like and will help to prepare you for your chosen career. It will also help you to continue in education as success on the course will allow consideration for further study at a higher level.

The course consists of 9 units which offer a blend of practical and theory based learning and assessment.

Course units
The course is made up of a range of industry driven topics to fully prepare students for their next steps. These include:

• Investigate Employment in the Public Services

• Physical Fitness for the Public Services

• Develop Team Working and Problem-Solving Skills

• Health and Safety in the Public Services

• Health and Hygiene in the Public Services

• Follow Public Service Routine

• Exploring Equality and Diversity for the Public Services

• Carry Out Map Reading and Navigation

What next?
This course provides students with the opportunity to progress to Level 3 qualifications such as the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services; alternatively, you may consider seeking employment in the Public Services industry.
Entry criteria
4 GCSES at grade 3 including English or Maths OR a Level 1 pass in a related subject plus English or Maths, and both English and Maths must be at least grade 2 / Level 1 Functional Skills.
Fee information
A fee of approximately £70 for uniform will need to be paid directly to the supplier. Further information on this will be given during induction.

Study trips and visits linked to modules are arranged as part of your programme of study. Fees regarding these trips are listed below with further advisement upon the start of the course. A day trip and induction trip fee will be payable at induction and are correct at the time of writing:

Day trip fees: £60 (this covers two trips)

Induction trip fee: £130 (Bootcamp Induction trip)

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs, call 01235 216 298 for more information.

The 19+ full fee section displays the full fee that may apply. Fee reductions for 19+ are not applicable for this course.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£2,592.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£0.00

Qualifications received
Pearson Level 2 Preparation for Public Services

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