The Diploma in Public Services reveals th einner workings of this vibrant, varied and valued sector. You'll discover how public service organisations operate and gain an appreciation of the social values that sustain them. Where would we be without law and order, education, central and local government, the health service, social and emergency services, regeneration and development, leisure and the armed forces?.

However, public services needn't mean working in government. Many of the 5.5 million people currently involved in the sector work in private businesses, like Virgin, or the voluntary sector, for charities like Shelter

If you want to make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities, this could be the area for you.

What will a Diploma in Public Services lead to?
A Diploma in Public Services will give you the skills you need for further education, university or work, and is a first step towards a career in this sector.
It could lead you to a foundation degree in ecology or policing or an honours degree in business management, law or social policy. Or it couold help you begin a carer as a firefighter, police or community safety officer, in heritage management, housing or as an environmental health officer.
However the Diploma in Public Services doesn't mean you have to choose a career in this sector. Because a Diploma teaches a mix of subjects, it will give you the skills that will be welcomed by colleges, universities and employers, in wide range of sectors.

For more information about Sport and Active Leisure Skills Councils please visit the following websites:
Government Skills - www.government-skills.gov.uk
Skills for Justice - www.skillsforjustice.com
Asset Skills - www.assetskills.org

 

 

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