Course Overview
This two year course will prepare you for a career within a public service organisation such as the police force, fire service or armed forces. Areas of study include:
- Citizenship and diversity
- Behaviour and discipline
- Physical preparation, health and wellbeing
- Teamwork, leadership and commuication
- Goverment and the protective services
- Expedition skills
- Introduction to criminology
Updated October 2021
Entry Requirements
Five GCSE’s grade C and above or Level 2 in Sport or Public Services (Merit profile)
Minimum grade C in GCSE English and Maths.
Course Delivery
Visiting speakers and educational visits feature regularly on the course. Students have the opportunity to attend such events as outdoor pursuit and team building courses.
You will study the Welsh Baccalaureate alongside this course.
Progression Opportunities
Staying with Gower College Swansea you could progress onto the Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Management
Students achieving success on the Extended Diploma course can progress to higher education to study an HND or degree course in a range of subjects. Alternatively, students can apply to join a public service organisation following completion of the course.
Additional Information
There may be some cost involved if trips etc are organised.