Following the announcement from the Prime Minister, we can confirm that BTEC/Vocational exams scheduled for January will be going ahead despite the new national restrictions.
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Preparing you for a variety of roles in the Public Service Sector, including the Armed Forces, the Blue Light Services, Central Government, Local Government, and the Voluntary Services Sector, this course includes practical work and regular fitness training. You’ll develop team skills, leadership abilities and go out on adventure training trips completing outward-bound activities. You will carry out your own research and complete written reports. Many students go onto study at university including subjects such as International Affairs and Politics, and Criminology. Students have secured direct career employment with the Armed Forces, and other Services.
You should normally have achieved at least five GCSEs at grade 9 – 4. For GCSEs which remain with the old grading system, a grade 4 is equivalent to a grade C. Alternatively, if you have studied at Level 2, you should have achieved a merit or above. Vocational courses are an ideal qualification for you if you prefer coursework.
To study this course, you should have an interest in working with people.
On this course at HSDC Alton, you will study the following units:
There are a total of six units, you elect to do either Unit 10 or Unit 13.
Lessons activities are wide ranging, from lectures, simulations and research to detailed analysis and feedback. You will be in the fitness suite for one lesson and working on coursework for the next, for example.
As there is continuous assessment through coursework you need to be prepared to work hard and spend at least 15 hours a week studying outside of the classroom.
100% coursework.
Essential textbooks and a course polo shirt: £60.
Adventurous training activities: £400 (approximately).
You will be expected to provide suitable sportswear for the practical sessions.
