Would you like to have a challenging and rewarding career where no two days are the same? The public and emergency services are relied upon to plan for and deal with all kinds of problems, from anti-social behaviour in our communities, to major worldwide disasters. By joining this skilled workforce you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others.
The HND Public and Emergency Services course will give you a strong practical and academic grounding in how public, emergency and armed services operate, are organised and are managed. You’ll have the...
Would you like to have a challenging and rewarding career where no two days are the same? The public and emergency services are relied upon to plan for and deal with all kinds of problems, from anti-social behaviour in our communities, to major worldwide disasters. By joining this skilled workforce you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others.<br/><br/>The HND Public and Emergency Services course will give you a strong practical and academic grounding in how public, emergency and armed services operate, are organised and are managed. You’ll have the chance to complete work placements, or work on projects with public organisations. This will not only enhance your studies but also give you valuable real-life experience in the workplace and help you to prepare for your career.<br/><br/>In addition to the HND, as part of the course you will have the opportunity to attain a range of additional qualifications including First Aid and Defibrillation qualifications. Students will also be encouraged to volunteer with the Army Cadets. Those that take up this option could gain the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification as well as the Institute of Leadership and Management’s (Level 3) qualification.<br/><br/>Students who successfully complete the HND Public and Emergency Services have the opportunity to progress to the final year of the BA(Hons) Public Services at USW.<br/><br/>The course is delivered across two sites, Barry campus and Cardiff International Sports Campus.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Barry Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
SP01
Institution Code
C16
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelD,D UCAS Tariff48 Scottish HigherB,C Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points Access to HE DiplomaP:45 Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP in a related subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3 Equivalent to a minimum of 48 tariff points GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants will require GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language. Equivalent qualifications are considered. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A* D CAVC welcomes the Welsh Baccalaureate as a valuable qualification in its own right. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |