Year 8 Parents’ Evening, Thursday 29th Feb. 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Public Services – Pearson BTEC Sub-diploma/Diploma

Taught at: Lewis Girls’ School, Lewis School Pengam
Qualification: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Sub-diploma/Diploma

Course Overview

The BTEC Public Services qualifications combine sociology, politics and health and fitness with public services. These are skills-based qualifications, which are assessed 100% via coursework. There is a physical element to the subject, focusing on fitness, teamwork and leading other students. However, the course is predominantly based on understanding the society we live in,   through the provision of public services, including uniformed public services such as the Armed Forces and the police, and non-uniformed services such as healthcare and education.

You will find the answers to questions such as: Why do we need a government? How do I lead a team? How can I improve my lifestyle? How can I make my local community a better place to live? How can I have a positive interaction with the Police? What causes/prevents wars, conflict and terrorism?

Please note: the sub-diploma (option E) is available at Lewis Girls’ School. The Sub-diploma (option A) & Diploma (option D) are available at Lewis School Pengam. 

Course Entry Requirements

Standard 6th form entry.

Course Specification:

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Sub-diploma/Diploma
To be welcomed back to sixth form you’ll need at least 5 GCSEs graded A* – C, two of which must be English & Mathematics. We offer resit lessons in English & Mathematics if you don’t achieve the required grades.
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Course Content

Subsidiary diploma

Year 1:

  • Government, policies and the Public Services
  • Leadership and teamwork in the Public Services
  • Physical preparation, health and lifestyle for the Public Services.

 

Year 2:

  • Citizenship, diversity and the Public Services
  • Crime & its effects on society
  • Police powers in the Public Services

 

In order to achieve the full diploma, students also need to complete the following units

  • Understanding discipline in the Public Services
  • Crime and its effect on society
  • Understanding the impact of war, conflict and terrorism
  • Career planning for the Public Services
  • Current and media affairs in the Public Services
  • Planning and management of major incidents
  • Responding to emergency service incidents

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