Course overview
This one year course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed public services. Concentrating on skills such as communication, personal development, fitness, sport, leadership and outdoor adventure, you will learn about career opportunities within all the public services and gain the skills that could lead to sports fitness, outdoor adventure and public service pathways.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at minimum grade 3/D, including English and maths. Must have a strong interest in outdoor adventure/sport/public services.
Course Structure
Course Description
Units include:
Improving health and fitness for entry to the uniformed public services
Employment in the uniformed public services
Adventurous activities and teamwork for the uniformed public services
Sport and recreation in the uniformed public services
Volunteering in the uniformed public services
Role and work of the uniformed public services
Carrying out a project in uniformed public services
Citizenship, society and the uniformed public services
Crime and its effect on society and individuals
Employability skills
Land navigation by map and compass
Health and fitnessSports and recreation
Work placement
Nationally recognised additional qualifications and there will be an opportunity to gain National Governing Body (NGB) Awards in kayaking and canoeing.All students will have the opportunity to join the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (DofE) and can participate in Football and Rugby at various levels with the chance of joining the British Colleges Leagues college team.
Progression
Armed forces, Outdoor activity centres, Public service organisations, Sports/Leisure centres, Volunteer organisations, Youth leadershipInstructor roles.