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BTEC Level 1/2 First Extended Certificate in Public Services

at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college

Level 2Applied and BTECEdexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)34 weeksFull time

What the college says

Our public services courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands on experience for the world of work, including:Work experience opportunities with The British Army, Herts Fire and Rescue Service, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Police Constabularies, and The Royal Navy.Active engagement, visits and experiences with a weeklong expedition, residentials with the British Army, RAF, and Royal Navy as well as trips to Parliament, Police HQ, and talks from a wide variety of public service personnel.Your course will be a mix of classroom-based theory sessions, practical sessions, project work with employers and the community and work experience. Topics include employment in the uniformed public services and improving health and fitness for entry.You will hone relevant workplace skills such as a sound understanding of public service skills and the ability to work as a team.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at grade D or above including maths and English; or, Four GSCEs at grade D or above, plus functional skills level 1 maths and English; A level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area, passed with a Merit or Distinction grade - plus maths and English GCSE grade D or above, or functional skills level 1 maths and English.

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

  • Hitchin Centre

    Cambridge Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HITCHIN

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