Public Services

BTEC Diploma Preparation for Public Services (Level 2)

Overview

This course is suitable for anyone interested in wanting to work in in the Public Services sector.

Am I Ready?

3 GCSE’s at grade 3/D and above.

Course Details

The qualification covers a number of different areas of Public Services including: The role and work of the Public Services. Working skills in the Public Services sector. Citizenship, society and the Public Services. Crime and its effects on society and individuals. Employment skills in the Public Services. Carrying out a project in Public Services. Health, fitness and lifestyles in Public Services.

Assessment

Assignments, two of which are externally assessed.

Fees & Funding

Sixteen / Eighteen

Full Time Further Education courses are free to school leavers and those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. Exam resit fees may apply as applicable.

Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government.

Low Income / Unemployed Seeking Work

Students that are unemployed and currently seeking work, or on a low income of up to £25,000 per annum may be able to enrol to a course at Level 2 or below free of charge. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

* Courses listed as free under the course details are free (material costs may apply as shown in the additional information section).

Your Next Steps

Level 3 qualifications in Public Services or other level 3 qualifications. Apprenticeships.

Course Details
Code: FGS80681 Type: Full Time Dates: 3 September 2026
Costs: See “Fees & Funding” Entry Requirements: See “Am I Ready?”
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