Course Overview
This Higher National Diploma (HND) course will give you a strong practical and academic grounding of the understanding of public and emergency services, the qualities, values and transferrable skills necessary to succeed in this sector.
… You aspire to work in Public Sector or Emergency services
… You work well under pressure
… You want both practical and theoretical skills
The course is delivered over 2 years. In the first year you will complete 5 core modules, followed by a further 6 in the second year. To ensure you have a good understanding of how public and emergency services operate, you will study the modules below with us.
Year 1
Understanding Communities and Data
Outdoor Leadership, Search and Rescue
Professional skills for the 21st Century Public Servant
Democracy, Campaigns and Change
Exploring Crime and Deviance
Year 2
Public Service Law
Global Perspectives on Violence & Conflict
Disasters and Emergencies: Resilience, Response, Rescue and Recovery
Public Services Work Experience
Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice in Public Services
Public Services Research Project
We rely on public and emergency services, not only for major disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes, but also for more local concerns, such as anti-social behaviour in our community. Often, the emergency services work together with other public services to plan for emergencies, like a terrorist attack, or try to solve difficult complex problems.
To make your learning relevant to the workplace, you will be provided with real-life scenario to develop relevant skills, knowledge and application. Examples include studying a local community to produce a community profile, practicing rescue techniques developing leadership and essential skills for the industry.
You will learn through a range of methods, usually a combination of lectures, seminars, practical activities and workshops. At later stages of the course, you’ll have the chance to work on projects, either individually or in groups.
Outside activities are also built into the programme, as well as visiting speakers and project work. There are a variety of assessment methods employed that reflect the industry such as stakeholder analysis, Community Profiles, Case studies, presentations, reflections and essays.
This course is a valuable qualification if you want a career in the Local Authorities, Civil Servants, Community organisations, Police, Fire Services, Ambulance Services, Prison and Security Services or the Military, plus many more.
You can also progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) Public Services degree at the University of South Wales.
Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Generally, applicants aged 18-21 years should have a minimum of 3 GCSEs (grade C or above) which include English or Welsh, Mathematics or a Science subject. As well as a L3 qual such as a BTEC National Diploma or A levels that are equivalent or higher than 48 UCAS points.
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Mature students (aged 21+) are welcomed, and applications will be dealt with on an individual basis. Whilst no formal qualifications are required, an interest in the subject and a committed desire to learn is essential.
This course is delivered over two days and is franchised by the University of South Wales (subject to validation).
The UCAS code is: 534L
There is a course fee of £80 to £100 to cover course kit.
