Public Services HNC

The HNC is a Level 4 qualification consisting of 120 credits, with each unit worth 15 credits. Students study a combination of core mandatory units and<br/>optional or specialist units, depending on the pathway offered.<br/><br/>Core Mandatory Units (all pathways):<br/><br/>Exploring Public Services<br/>Mental Health and Wellbeing<br/>Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Ethics<br/>Planning a Public Services Project (Pearson-set unit)<br/><br/>These units provide a broad introduction to public services, focusing on professional values, wellbeing, ethical practice and project planning skills.<br/>Optional and Specialist Units: Optional units allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests such as criminology, emergency services or<br/>policing. Units may include topics such as criminal law, theories of crime, emergency management, community engagement, technology in public services and sustainability.