Public Services

I wanted to make a difference in the community and help others whilst having varied and challenging work days that were never the same – this was the course for me!

Rachael Joyce

Level 3 Public Services

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www.northkent.ac.uk Do you want to have a career that enables you to make a difference in your community and help others whilst having varied and challenging work days that are never the same? Working in the Public Services can offer this exciting and worthwhile career opportunity.

Our Public Services courses provide you with the skills, experience and knowledge that will enable you to develop a career in the fire service, police, prison service or armed forces to name a few. The personal skills that you will develop, teamed with the knowledge and understanding that you will gain, will set you up perfectly for the career you wish to embark upon. Our courses also include a range of day trips, careers talks, visiting speakers and residential trips. The Public Service provision offers a range of full-time courses to suit students at all ability levels, with courses available at Levels 1,2 and 3 at Dartford and Gravesend. Our courses include NCFE Level 1, 2 and 3 Diplomas for entry to the uniformed services as well as a Level 3 Diploma in Policing.

Courses available at Dartford & Gravesend

> Diploma for entry to Uniformed Services (Dartford & Gravesend) Level 1

> Diploma for entry to Uniformed Services (Dartford & Gravesend) Level 2

> Diploma for entry to Uniformed Services (Dartford & Gravesend)

> Diploma in Policing (Dartford only)

> Extended Diploma for entry to Uniformed Services (Dartford & Gravesend)

> Extended Diploma in Policing (From September 2021 progression route for learners on Policing programme from September 2020) Level 3

Level 3

Level 3 (year 2)

Level 3 (year 2)

Progression Routes (These examples are not exhaustive)

> British Army, Royal Navy or Air Force > Fire Fighter > HM Border Force > Police > Prison Officer

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this guide is accurate, North Kent College cannot be held responsible for omissions and errors. We reserve the right to introduce changes to the information at any given time. Information accurate at time of print.