Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Public Services

Qualification summary

The Advanced Diploma in Public Services provides a programme in which learners can:
• investigate the range of different public services and what they do
• learn about marketing and customer service, in a public services context
• review the public services provided and suggest improvements to them
• find out about working in public services and career opportunities
• develop project management skills by contributing to public service projects
• develop their team working, communication, research and other employability skills
• develop functional skills in maths, English and ICT and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
• be inspired through an approach to learning and assessment that emphasises the application of knowledge and skills to relevant, real-world tasks.

Qualification details

500/7155/5
3
DIP - Diploma
Public Services
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2010
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2015
Certification end date:
31/08/2016
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
The Advanced Diploma in Public Services enables learners to progress to employment within the public services sector and related industries. The qualification will also provide opportunities for progression to a range of further and higher education courses, and Apprenticeships.
No specific job occupation
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