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    Public Services 6

    16-18 College

    Public Services

    Students will experience industrial visits, availability to the Police Cadetship, National Citizenship Service, a 24-hour search and rescue event, RAF teamwork activities at Aintree Barracks, plus more!

     

    Former students of the Public Services course have gone onto an array of University degrees, such as FdSc in Policing, Bachelor Honours in Criminology, Bachelor Honours in Business Studies, BSc in Sports Science and a PTI Armed Forces. 

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    What can I study?

    Public Services Level 1

    This one-year study programme is designed around practical skills, so students can demonstrate what they can do, alongside developing the knowledge and personal skills required to progress to further vocational study within Public Services and Sport.

    Length: 2 Years
    Study: Full Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Public Services Level 2

    The Level 2 Public Service course is a dynamic course for students who want a career in public services, the legal profession, outdoor activities or fitness training.

    Length: 1 Year
    Study: Full Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Public Services Level 3

    The Level 3 course is a 2-year programme and if successful, it can lead to progression onto a relevant degree at a Higher Education institute, entrance into public services as potential Officers in public services organisations, enter university on a range of courses, apprenticeships or related programmes.

    Length: 2 Years
    Study: Full Time
    Start date: 2nd September 2024
    Location: West Lancashire College

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    Phone: 01695 52300
    Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk
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    Meet our students and tutors

    Diana, Public Services Student

    Diana

    Public Services Student

    West Lancashire College has provided me with a stable foundation, as it does for all of its students, enabling them to venture into any career or field of study that they wish to pursue.

    Jonathan Marlow, Public Services Lecturer

    Jonathon Marlow

    Public Services Lecturer

    I have worked at West Lancashire College for 10 years, teaching on a variety of programmes and now, I teach Level 2 and Level 3 Public Services. I have a passion to help young people reach their potential and aim to develop their skills and qualities to move onto further education or employment. I like to encourage learners to develop their teamwork, communication and leadership skills, as well as offer further support to learners through enrichment activities, gym sessions and work experience.

    Mike Cooney, Public Services Lecturer

    Mike Cooney

    Public Services Lecturer

    I have a wealth of educational experience at West Lancashire College. I have helped hundreds of students gain experience on the course, in order to achieve their goals in the Fire, Police or Armed Forces. I have extensive Mountain Rescue and Outdoor Activity knowledge, as well as being Expedition Leader qualified. I teach across all Public Services courses, specialising in Outdoor Activities, navigation, search and rescue skills; along with law and legal system, leadership and teamwork activities and how Public Services deal with major incidents, such as terrorism, health diseases and flooding.

    Rebeca, Public Services Student

    Rebeca

    Public Services Student

    I decided to attend West Lancashire College as I had heard from a friend that it’s a good college. As I’ve always wanted to join the police force, I decided to choose Public Services, which has helped me to gain skills, knowledge and the correct behaviour into pursing my future career. The Army training and navigation walks that have been organised for the course have really helped me to understand that this is the right path for me. My next steps are attending John Moores University to study Professional Policing.

    Ryan Smith, Public Services Lecturer

    Ryan Smith

    Public Services Lecturer

    I’ve had the pleasure of working at West Lancashire College for over 10 years, after studying my degree in Sports Coaching and playing semi-professional sport. I thoroughly enjoy organising an array of trips and visits for the students to succeed and develop in both practical environments, as well as in the classroom. With my key links to employers in the Public Services industry, I can offer our students a variety of knowledge and introduce them to their potential future role.

    Wendy Bennett, Head of Curriculum for Health and Service Industries

    Wendy Bennett

    Head of Curriculum for Health and Service Industries

    I am Head of Curriculum for Health and Service Industries, departments include Sport, Art & Design, Beauty, Hair, Public Services, Inclusive Learning, Education, Health, Business, Digital and Access. I am an experienced college manager and have been working in education for 21 years. My background is health, education and care, I'm the college lead for T Levels and an External Quality Assurer. As a manager and leader, I support both colleagues and learners, creating opportunities that support the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become successful members of our community and our wider society by being prepared to make positive personal and professional contributions.

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