Course description
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education Level 6 (Part-time)
The new BTEC Higher National qualifications in Public Services are designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or to progression to a degree at Level 6.
Full time also delivered this course 1(full-time) Year.
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Entry Requirements
Our typical offer is UCAS Tarrif points 64 (new), or equivalent
BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP and GCSE English and maths grade C or above (or equivalent point score)
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to be:
- A BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma in Public Services
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent)
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above
Kirklees College will consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
For more information, please visit the institute website.
Training Course Content
All modules are compulsory.
Semester 1
- Unit 9 - Sociological Aspects of the Public Services
- Unit 2 - Organisations and Behaviour
- Unit 1 - Small-scale Research Projects in Public Services
- Unit 19 - Personal Outdoor Skills
Semester 2
- Unit 12 - Health and Safety Management in Public Services
- Unit 3 - Fair Treatment in Public Services
- Unit 14 - Justice and Punishment
- Unit 18 - Public Service Activity Management
Why choose Kirklees College
98% pass rate for full time students
25% of HE students graduate with firsts
1,000+ dedicated and experience staff members
Continuing Studies
The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Public Service Sector.
Below are some examples of job roles each qualification could lead to:
- Police Officer
- Fire Officer
- Paramedic
- Witness Care
- Royal Air force
- Local Government Officer