EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services
Qualification summary
The BTEC Nationals in Uniformed Public Services are designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for progression into employment or further educational opportunities. They also offer a possible progression routes from accredited BTEC Firsts, such as the BTEC First in Public Services and the BTEC First in Business. The BTEC Nationals in Uniformed Public Services are specialist qualifications that focus on a vocational area which can be used as a ‘full-time’ programme of learning. They are designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for a range of roles in organisations within the public service sector. The qualification also enables progression to BTEC Higher Nationals or undergraduate degree qualifications and professional occupations. These qualifications will:
1) develop a range of skills, knowledge and personal qualities essential for career development and progression within the Public Services
2) provide learners with the appropriate knowledge and skills
3) contribute towards the knowledge, understanding and skills requirements for a range of level 3 NVQs
4) focus on the practical application of knowledge and the development of the work related skills required for employment in the public services sector.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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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 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services permits the achievement of learner to progress:
• to an NVQ in a related sector
• to a Level 3 Diploma (e.g. Public Services)
• to higher level qualifications such as Foundation Degrees, BTEC HNDs/HNCs or Honours Degree programmes in related sectors
• to the workplace in a suitable technical role
Army Officer
Army Soldier
Coastguard Watch Assistant/Officer
Firefighter/Officer
Police Officer
Royal Air Force (RAF) Airman/Woman
Royal Air Force (RAF) Officer
Royal Navy/Marines Officer
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
PPP/PPM/PMM/MMM/MMD/MDD/DDD
Coursework
Portfolio of Evidence
The qualification is assessed through internally set assignments and externally verified through National Standard Sampling. In addition centres go through an ongoing Centre Risk Assessment process to ensure the quality of provision and internal verification systems and practices.
Learners must complete the Mandatory units in Group A and select twelve Specialist units from a choice of sixteen, from Group B.
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A -
Mandatory Units
Mandatory Units
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J/500/5431 - Government, Policies and the Public Services
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L/500/5432 - Team Leadership in the Uniformed Public Services
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R/500/5433 - Citizenship, Contemporary Society and the Public Services
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F/500/5461 - Team Development in Public Services
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D/500/5435 - Understanding Discipline within the Uniformed Public Services
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K/500/5437 - Diversity and the Public Services
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B -
Specialist Units
Optional Units
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Y/103/4407 - Uniformed Public Services Employment
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M/500/5438 - Physical Preparation and Fitness for the Uniformed Services
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T/500/5439 - International Perspectives for the Uniformed Public Services
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Y/500/4302 - Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
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D/500/4298 - Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
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H/500/4299 - Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
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T/500/5456 - Crime and its Effects on Society
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A/500/5457 - Command and Control in the Uniformed Public Services
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F/103/4420 - Fundamentals of Nautical Studies
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T/500/4906 - The Planning for and Management of Major incidents
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A/500/5460 - Responding to Emergency Service Incidents
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D/500/5466 - Understanding the Criminal Justice System and Police Powers
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M/500/4905 - Understanding Behaviour in Public Sector Employment
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R/500/5464 - Communication and Technology in the Uniformed Public Services
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Y/500/5465 - Custodial Care of Individuals
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R/500/1897 - Understanding Aspects of the Legal System and Law Making Process