Public Services Diploma level 2
at Isle of Wight College, Newport · college
What the college says
This qualification is aimed at people with desire to be employed within any of the Uniformed Public Services apart from the Ambulance service where you would need to look at Health and Social Care with GCSEs in Maths, English and Biology. This is a base level course for individuals with a certain interest in studying to progress further in this field.
What you need to get on
The Isle of Wight College hasstandard entry requirementsfor full-time college courses, depending on the level of the course to be studied. We will work with you to determine your suitability for the qualification. Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3/D or above including Maths and English language, progressing students may require a minimum of Level 1 qualification in your chosen subject at Merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
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
The Isle Of Wight College - Newport
The Isle Of Wight College Medina Way, Newport, PO30 5TA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Newport
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