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Public Services

If you enjoy physical challenges and you’re interested in an active career where you can make a real difference, public services could be the one for you. 

Courses are specially designed with input from the professionals, which makes them perfect for preparing you for the police, fire and rescue, prison or armed services.

You’ll develop the essential skills that public service employers are looking for, learning more about teamwork, citizenship, major incidents, health and fitness and outdoor experiences.

Why learn with us

  • Our tutors have tonnes of experience in industry.
  • Guest speakers open up the real world of work lifting the lid on what it takes to get work ready for the services.
  • Learn about leading a healthy lifestyle to get to the peak of fitness and develop resilience.
  • State-of-the-art fitness facilities will help you get there at Leigh Sports Village.
  • Police Enrichment Programme is an additional qualification developed by professionals.
  • Outdoor expeditions at home and abroad.
  • Join the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

Your future career

  • Armed Forces
  • Fire and Rescue Services
  • HM Revenue and Customs
  • Police
  • Prison Service
  • Security Services
I Am
16-18
Public Services Introductory Diploma
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 1
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Public Services First Extended Certificate
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Edexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 2
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Uniformed Protective Services Extended Diploma
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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I Am an
Adult Learner
Public Services Introductory Diploma
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Public Services First Extended Certificate
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Edexcel First Extended Certificate (2012 onwards)
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
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Uniformed Protective Services Extended Diploma
If you are looking for a challenging career with lots of responsibility and high rewards then a public services course could be for you. You will gain the skills, knowledge...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
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I Am a
University Centre
Learner
HND Public Services - awarded by Pearson
Are you motivated by a career that makes a difference? Do you want to work in the police, armed forces, fire and rescue, emergency services or other vital areas of...
Student Type: HE
Qualification: HND
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 5
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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