Public Services Courses

If you’re active and passionate about helping others…

Further Education programmes in public sector services enable students to develop the relevant employability skills for their chosen career. The qualifications are suitable for those who would like to enter employment in an operational role or in an office-based role supporting the uniformed services.

If you’re active and passionate about helping others, Public Services courses provide an ideal opportunity to prepare for employment in a wide range of public service occupations such as the Police, Fire Service, Royal Navy, Army, etc.

Public Services students will also have access to the College TechnoGym as part of their studies.

Full-time Courses

Public Services Level 2
Public Services Level 3

Apprenticeships

Operational FirefighterLevel 3 Apprenticeship

Curtis StroudCurtisLevel 3 Public ServicesThis course offers me the qualification to pursue a career in
public services. The course has great tutors and really focuses
on teamwork and the skills required for industry. I plan to
stay here for my degree at University Centre Colchester.
StacyLevel 3 Public ServicesI've always been interested in public services and want a
career in the fire service or army. I like the freedom, how
diverse it is, and how everyone can be themselves. The
facilities are realistic and help bring the learning to life.
HarryLevel 3 Public ServicesAs a course ambassador I have been able to tell secondary
school students about my experience on this course, what I
want to become in the future and how I will achieve
my career and life goals.
Harry Lovell Murphy
SophieLevel 3 Public ServicesI chose this course to learn more about a career in
the police. I enjoyed the guest speakers, working with
the community, and learning from tutors with real
experience. I plan to apply to the police after college.
MichaelLevel 3 Public ServicesThe course has made me feel independent as they treat
you like an adult. The tutors and fellow students, from
diverse backgrounds, are like a community and
are all very supportive.
Michael Momodu
ShannonLevel 3 Public ServicesI want to join the Police and this course will help me get
there. We have industry visitors who come in and talk to us
and run activities. our modules are really interesting and
relevant, providing me with the knowledge I need.
Shannon Harris