Public Services HND

Begin Your Public Services Career with Newham Colleges HNC and HND in Public Services!<br/><br/>Join us to navigate the dynamic UK Public Services sector and become a sought-after Public Services professional.<br/><br/>Welcome to your path to success in the heart of the UK’s Public Services sector! Our Higher Nationals in Public Services are your key to becoming a skilled professional in this dynamic sector. Join us for a transformative journey tailored for your success!<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialised UK Public Services Skills:** Acquire the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to excel in the UK’s Public Services sector.<br/><br/><br/>- **Cultural Competence:** Develop insights into culturally diverse organisations within the UK, addressing cross-cultural issues and values crucial for effective Public Services<br/><br/><br/>- **Insight into UK Public Services:** Understand the diverse roles within the UK Public Services sector, emphasising the importance of collaboration at all levels.<br/><br/><br/>- **Academic and Professional Growth:** Progress in the UK Public Services, gaining the skills and attributes essential for a successful career.<br/><br/><br/>- **Specialised Knowledge:** Customise your learning with optional units<br/><br/><br/>- **Level 4/5 Achievement:** Master Public Services principles, evaluation skills, and qualities necessary for effective decision-making in your chosen UK Public Services field.<br/><br/><br/>**Content**<br/>The purpose of the programme is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who can meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving Public Services sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification also aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.<br/><br/>The overall aims of the programme are to:<br/><br/><br/>- Provide a thorough grounding in Public Services principles at Level 4, which leads the student to the progression pathway at Level 5 relating to individual professions within the Public Services sector.<br/><br/><br/>- Equip individuals with the essential qualities of a Public Services professional, including integrity, principles and values as they apply to a range of roles and responsibilities within the Public Services sector.<br/><br/><br/>- Enable progression to a higher-level study such as a university degree by supporting the development of academic study skills and the selection of appropriate units for study at Level 5.<br/><br/><br/>- Enable progression to further professional qualifications in specific Public Services disciplines by mapping the units studied to the requirements of the Professional Bodies applicable to that discipline.<br/><br/><br/>**Assessment**<br/>- Written assignments including essays, projects, and reports<br/><br/><br/>- Demonstrating practical and professional skills<br/><br/><br/>- Completion of placement portfolio<br/><br/><br/>**HNC ( Year 1) Curriculum**<br/>4 Core Mandatory Units:<br/>- Organisational Structures and Culture<br/><br/><br/>- Mental Health and Wellbeing<br/><br/><br/>- Equality, Diversity and Fair Treatment<br/><br/><br/>- Public Services in Contemporary Society (Pearson-set)<br/><br/><br/>4 Optional Units from a choice of 24, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Terrorism and Counter-terrorism<br/><br/><br/>- Law and Legal Systems<br/><br/><br/>- Crime and Substance Misuse<br/><br/><br/>- Technology in the Public Services<br/><br/><br/>- Psychology of Behaviour<br/><br/><br/>**HND (Year 2) Curriculum**<br/>2 Core Mandatory Units:<br/>- Research Project (Pearson-set)<br/><br/><br/>- Reflective Professional Practice<br/><br/><br/>5 Optional Units from a choice of 23, including: <br/>- Serious and Organised Crime<br/><br/><br/>- Cyber Security<br/><br/><br/>- Youth Offending<br/><br/><br/>- Applied Forensic Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Work-based Experience <br/>