This a one-year course designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the Public Services. Through studying a range of different topics, you will learn how the different public services work individually and how they interact with each other. You will also have the opportunity to discover the levels of fitness required and how to improve your health and fitness for entry into these roles.
You will study a range of topics including:
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 contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.
You could progress to our Level 3 Public Services course.
You will require fitness apparel for your practical sessions
“I study Public Services at North Notts College to prepare me for a career in the Fire or Police Services”
Harry Carr Level 3 - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
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 2022-23 or 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I study Public Services at North Notts College to prepare me for a career in the Fire or Police Services”
Harry Carr Level 3 - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
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.
Prison Officers supervise inmates in prisons, remand centres and young offenders institutions.
Keep inmates secure, carry out security checks and searches, supervise prisoners and
maintain order, support vulnerable prisoners, go with prisoners on external visits like court appearances or hospital appointments, prepare inmates for release through rehabilitation programmes, update records and write reports on prisoners. **
A prison.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Police Community Support Officers work in a neighbourhood policing team to help deal with and prevent crime.
Go on patrols, offer advice on crime prevention, deal with anti-social behaviour, deliver talks in schools, issue fixed penalty notices, use social media channels to develop links with local communities and provide support at large public events.**
You could work in the community or on a patrol.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the public services sector include*:
“I study Public Services at North Notts College to prepare me for a career in the Fire or Police Services”
Harry Carr Level 3 - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
“I love the practical side of the course. The people, the atmosphere and the skills that we learn on the course are all brilliant and help me to prepare for a career in the RAF.”
Esme Birch Level 3 - BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services
“I chose to study Sport at North Notts College, because it provides me with the skills required to pursue a career in professional ice hockey and personal training.”
Ellie Newton Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
