Students learn about work in the The Public Services and develop skills for Public Service Skills and Public Service Fitness along with specialist units including Outdoor Activities. You will have opportunities to learn about the work in a range of public services by becoming involved in activities such as Army Personal Development days, visits to the Fire Station and Police Control Rooms as well as gaining information from visiting members of the public services.

This one year course offers the opportunity for students to particpate and instruct in fitness and sport whilst also gaining insight into the leisure industry. Students study a range of units from The Body in Sport to Practical Sport and Sport & Leisure Facility Operations. The course provides a good foundation for those who want to further their education in sport and fitness or to gain access to employment in those areas.

Core units related to working in the public services such as Leadership, Teamwork and Diversity are studied along with a range of specialist units including Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, Major Incidents and Fitness. Students have opportunities to gain insight into public service work by way of a programme of visiting speakers from uniformed and military services, and visits to relevant organisations such as the Fire Station, Police Headquarters, Army and Navy bases.

Students undertake a range of units which allow them to participate in sports, to develop their coaching skills and to gain skills and knowledge relevant to practice in the sport, fitness and exercise industry. Units include Anatomy and Physiology , Fitness Testing, Nutrition, Sports Injuries, and Outdoor Activities A work experience element allows students to gain an insight into the industry and to practice their skills.

A short course (40 hours) to be run as a subsidiary to BTEC level 2 and level 3 Travel & Tourism, Sport and Public Services courses for selected students. The course is offered as a part of the Bridging the Gap project, a partnership between further education providers, the security industry and the government which aims to address the skills shortage in the security industry, particularly in readiness for the 2012 Games. As part of the course learners will undertake work experience at events and on completion of the award will be guaranteed an interview to be considered for paid work at the Olympic Games in 2012

The course is aimed at students with a interest in uniformed services like the Army, Navy, RAF, Police, Fire and Ambulance services. Students will explore employment in uniformed and non-uniformed public services and will start to develop their skills in relevant areas. The course has a practical emphasis and includes fitness, team work, map reading and navigation as well as units which look at the roles and work of public services.

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