This course supports your development of advanced skills, knowledge and discipline to put you on a path towards university-level study or a successful career in the uniformed and non-uniformed public services industry.
You’ll build upon your existing range of skills sought after by employers such as teamwork, communication, initiative and leadership. You can also undertake additional qualifications to support your studies, such as emergency first aid, canoe, archery and mountain biking.
Our industry-experienced tutors have had varied careers in law, outdoor pursuits and served abroad in the armed forces, with some Tutors still working as adventurous training experts.
You will take part in action-packed practical activities and pursuits, utilising the fantastic facilities both on-site and at the local Manvers boathouse and lake which offers a huge range of land and water sports and team-building activities.
To support your learning, you will have the opportunity for regular work placements and join in day and residential trips such as supporting the local police force and emergency services with their training activities and scenarios. Level 3 students will be expected to help lead on residential trips and work placement opportunities as per the behaviours required for employment in this sector.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to progress on to the Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND in Public Services.
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
The Public Service sector is ideal for those who want to work in a fast-paced environment, have an interest working frontline supporting the public and have a passion for fitness.
Police Officers keep law and order, investigate crime and support crime prevention.
Patrolling public areas, responding to calls from the public, investigating crimes, interviewing suspects and making arrests, giving evidence in court, controlling traffic and crowds at large public events and gatherings and advising the public on personal safety and crime prevention. **
Police stations, on patrol in public areas and at events.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Firefighters provide emergency services in the event of accidents, help protect people from fire and other dangers and give advice on fire prevention.
Inspecting and maintaining equipment, carrying out practice drills, responding to emergency call-outs, rescuing people and animals, controlling and putting out fires, giving presentations to schools and community groups and inspecting buildings to make sure they meet fire safety regulations.**
Fire stations and within the community.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the public services sector include*:
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
