Pearson
    Level 2
    QN: 603/6007/0
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    Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Preparation for Public Services

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 570 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Syllabus Units
    14 Units
    Guided Hours
    570 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate the importance of team
    • work and leadership in public services.2.
    • Demonstrate team
    • work and leadership through activities.
    2

    Aspects of Law and the Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the features of criminal law.2.
    • Investigate the structure and roles of the legal system.3.
    • Examine the procedures and outcomes of a criminal trial.
    3

    Attending Emergency Incidents in Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate fire and emergency incident prevention.2.
    • Review the work of emergency services dealing with fire and emergency incidents.
    4

    Community and Cultural Awareness

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore the concepts of citizenship, diversity and human rights.2.
    • Investigate the role of public services in promoting cultural awareness.
    5

    Crime and its Effects on Society

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine the impact of crime and criminal behaviour on society.2.
    • Explore approaches used to reduce and tackle crime and criminal behaviour.
    6

    Cybercrime and Security

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate the types and effects of cybercrime.2.
    • Investigate cyber security.
    7

    Driving in the Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate the requirements of pre- and post-test driving.2.
    • Explore common traffic offences and driver attitudes.
    8

    Employment in Uniformed Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine the roles and responsibilities of uniformed public services.2.
    • Examine the skills and qualities needed for a career in the uniformed public services.3.
    • Carry out an activity to support the application process for a role in a uniformed public service.
    9

    Expedition and Land Navigation Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Plan an expedition.2. Participate in an expedition.3.
    • Review participation in an expedition.
    10

    Health and Fitness for Entry into the Uniformed Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate major body systems.2.
    • Explore the health and fitness requirements of different public services.
    11

    Public Service Skills and Support for the Community

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Examine skills required to work in the public services.2.
    • Investigate the support that public service provides to society.3.
    • Demonstrate public service skills in community contexts.4.
    • Reflect on own public service skills.
    12

    Security Procedures in the Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate the main principles of situational crime prevention measures.2.
    • Apply skills required to conduct a safe and legal security search.
    13

    Sport and Recreation in the Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Investigate the importance of sport and recreation in public services.2.
    • Demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports.
    14

    Volunteering in Public Services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore volunteering opportunities in public services.2.
    • Carry out a voluntary activity in public services.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6007/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Pearson
    Qualification Type
    Other Vocational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2020
    Operational End
    Jul 2029