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BTEC First Extended Certificate in Public Services Level 2

at Hertford Regional College, Ware · college

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)35 weeksFull time£993

What the college says

This course is unique to any other course at Herford Regional College due to the nature of the vocational opportunity given to learners. Successful applicants will be part of a department that invests in its learners by giving them access to uniformed public services bootcamp bespoke residential trips and visits along with being taught by highly qualified and skilled vocational teachers.This highly competitive vocational course will prepare you for your next steps and progression into uniformed public services What makes Public Services at HRC special? Our course will help you get to the maximum of your ability You will be supported to develop the skills and attributes required to pass the aptitude test required for uniformed public servicesYou will be supported to develop fitness levels required to pass the uniformed public services fitness testStudents will be prepared to successfully transition into uniformed public servicesYou will develop your skills in English and maths in line with industry expectationsYou will develop your interview skills What do our students say? "I was impressed with the facilities and I got on well with the staff and teachers.""I love that the course was hands on and a more practical way of learning"

What you need to get on

To take on this course you will need: Maths and English at Grade 3/D or above plus three other GCSE subjects at Grade 3/D or a Level 2 Diploma at Merit level and a minimum GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English or mathsA sporting performance reference provided by a previous teacher coach or managerAn Academic reference from a previous educational provider We also welcome applications from students with relevant experience of qualifications.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Broxbourne Campus

    Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, Turnford, EN10 6AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Turnford

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