This course is designed for those interested in a career in sport and public services sectors. As part of this course you will acquire and develop generic, transferable and care specific skills to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables your progression. You will complete a range of sport and public service-related units, study an appropriate English and maths qualification and develop transferable employability and communication skills.
Our industry-experienced tutors have had varied careers in the Sport and Uniformed Protective Services sector in addition to specialist qualifications that enable you to take part in a range of sport, fitness, or outdoor adventurous activities. You will also have access to outstanding sport and fitness facilities on site. State-of-the-art, on-site sporting facilities including a sports and fitness centre, multisport cages and AstroTurf pitches, with access to a range of sports equipment, you will also have the opportunity to apply person centred care skills in the simulated clinical classroom.
There are no formal requirements but you will need a keen interest in the subject and a good school reference.
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 Level 2 Sport and Level 2 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.
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 in a great community while studying a practical course that I enjoy.”
Bayley Lowe Level 2 Sport Former student at The Laurel Academy
“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
