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Public Services NCFE Diploma

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

You will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. This course helps to develop knowledge and skills to work with uniformed public services. You will need to be able to cope with a programme of physical activity and provide a satisfactory reference regarding attendance, attitude to study and potential for development. You will be assessed throughout the course by assignments and coursework. You will also need to undertake an assessment which will be either a paper-based test, a set task, or an online exam.

What you need to get on

You'll need two GCSEs grade 3-9 (A-D) including English and maths or a qualification in Public Services Level 1. You will also be required to have an interview.

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

  • Longbridge Campus

    South and City College Birmingham 1 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, B31 2AJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield

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