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90-credit Diploma in Public Services - Level 3Apply Now »
Location: Broomfield Hall
Years: 1
Interview: Y
Course Summary
This programme is an ideal route for students who have a clear target for future studies at university. Students should have a keen interest in the Public Services, outdoor activity leadership or the security sector. All students will be offered a place on our Foundation Degree in Criminology (Offender Management) when progressing to Year 2 of the programme.
The programme develops your knowledge and skills over two years, enabling you to progress to higher education studies. In both practical and theoretical settings, you will study advanced concepts in government, discipline, physical preparation, leadership, law, citizenship, command and control, and fitness testing.
Entry requirements
Course Content
- Citizenship
- Government
- Teamwork and Leadership
- Discipline
- Physical Preparation
- Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
- Volunteering
How will I be assessed?
You will build a portfolio based around evidence generated by the various assessment methods in each unit. You are expected to work on multiple assessments at any one time. You will be assessed through practical demonstrations, logbooks and performance records, written reports and essays, presentations, workbooks, discussions and vivas.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
For applicants from outside the region or who travel over distance, the College has residential accommodation if required.
What can I do after this course?
Further Study
On successful completion, the programme provides an excellent platform for progression to courses such as the:
- Leadership and Security for Higher Study in the Public Services (Year 2)
- Foundation Degree in Criminology (Offender Management)
Careers
You may also wish to seek voluntary or paid employment in the Public Services or in the security industry as a door supervisor, CCTV operator or security guard. Alternatively, you could apply for the special constabulary or reservist forces. You do not, of course, have to enter the Public Services as the skills gained on this course are transferable to a wider range of job areas.
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Krystal Treadwell
TV army girl Krystal prepares for first overseas tour of duty
Viewers of Channel Four’s British Army Girls may well remember former recruit Krystal Treadwell.
The ex-Derby College Public Services student was among a group of raw recruits filmed doing their basic training at the army’s Pirbright training centre in Surrey.
And as Krystal herself readily admits she had her fair share of share of ups and downs during what was a very demanding 14 weeks. The fly-on-the-wall documentary, aired in April, gave a fascinating insight into what is expected of the recruits as they prepare to pass out – and what it takes to become a British Army soldier.
Now an army chef, Krystal, who is from Chaddesden, took further army training after Pirbright and is now preparing to go on a six week tour of duty to Africa – her first overseas tour.
And, although she found initial training hard going at times, she is pleased she took the Public Services course at Broomfield before joining up. She especially enjoyed the map reading part of her course, which involved training at Drum Hill near Derby. Krystal found that already having had some navigational experience helped her on army exercises.
She said...
I’m glad I went to Derby College as it set me up nicely for going in the army. The Public Services course is good for your fitness when you’re getting ready to go into the armed forces and all the volunteering you do at college looks great on your CV.
