This course will support you to develop the skills and discipline needed for further study and a career in the uniformed and non-uniformed public services industry.
You will develop a range of transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, initiative and leadership, sought after by a huge range of employers. You will also be able to undertake additional qualifications to support your studies, such as emergency first aid, canoeing 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.
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, you can progress on to Level 3 Public Services or a related apprenticeship.
“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.
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*:
*Information from EMSI 2022
**Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“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
