Public Services

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Choosing a Uniformed Public Services course at Nottingham College could lead to an exhilarating career in the Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Security or Prison Services.

You’ll get a brilliant all-round grasp of the skills and discipline you’ll need to enter these challenging but rewarding professions.

You’ll find tutors with years of experience of working in public services and the Armed Forces, who are passionate about supporting you to reach your career goals.

These courses focus on active learning, so you’ll develop practical skills such as orienteering, while improving your personal fitness and taking part in rewarding community work.

We also offer exciting hands-on experiences alongside your learning. Recent examples have included: Police riot training and public order training; Police role play; training with the Army; visits to fire stations and a wide range of outdoor and adventure training.

Each year our Public Services students lead on our Poppy Appeal, raising funds for the Royal British Legion, as well as taking part in sponsored adventure activities.

You can also join the College’s Sport Academies to help improve your fitness.

Available Courses

Preparation for Public Services (Level 2 Diploma) - Full-time

Course Area:

Public Services

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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Uniformed Protective Services (Level 3) - Full-time

Course Area:

Public Services

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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Public Services (Level 1 Diploma) - Full-time

Course Area:

Public Services

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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Introduction to Sport and the Public Services (Entry 3) - Full-time

Course Area:

Public Services

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

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Careers

Officers in Armed Forces

Earnings

£0

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Police Officers (Sergeant and Below)

Earnings

£43,424

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Police Community Support Officers

Earnings

£28,322

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Prison Service Officers (Below Principal Officer)

Earnings

£29,493

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Fire Service Officers (Watch Manager and Below)

Earnings

£31,103

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Probation Officers

Earnings

£29,309

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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