The BTEC First Certificate in Public Services is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success when moving towards a career in the uniformed services, for example, Police, Emergency Fire Services, Prison Service, Security or Armed Services.
This qualification will:
At Carmel we offer the Level 2 BTEC First certificate which is equivalent to 2 GCSE passes A*-C.
There are 3 units of study, which all must be achieved – these are:
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The units provide;
You will be graded on your achievement of 3 units of work, all of which are internally assessed, and then sent to an External Verifier, who confirms the results, or otherwise.
You have to complete ALL 3 units in order to achieve the qualification. Any units not completed will result in you not getting any GCSE’s.
Each unit of achievement will bring in points as follows:
Unit grade |
|
Pass |
6 |
Merit |
12 |
Distinction |
18 |
The overall course grades are calculated as follows:
Grade |
Points needed from 3 units totalled together) |
GCSE equivalent |
Pass |
18-29 |
One Grade C, one Grade B |
Merit |
30-41 |
One Grade B, One Grade A |
Distinction |
42-53 |
One Grade A, One Grade A* |
Distinction * |
54 |
2 x GCSE’s at A grade |
The awarding body is Edexcel.
There are numerous guest speakers from a range of Public Services and there are a number of off-site activities involving Public Services.
How is the Course Assessed?
Portfolio based with a variety of assessment methods: practical, written, verbal, witness statements.
No 
formal examinations.
Potential progression into a career in the armed forces, security services, community service organisations and emergency-related organisations. This qualification may also enable progression onto the BTEC National in Public Services and to careers in the police force, fire service, ambulance and prison service as well as customs and excise.
BTEC National in Public Services
