SUBJECT

Public Services

KS4 Subject Intent

This NCFE qualification is for students in Key Stage 4. The purpose of this qualification is to provide an insight into the uniformed services as a potential area for employment.

This qualification will focus on the study of the uniformed protective services such as: the army, navy, RAF, prison service, fire and rescue service and the police. This will enable students to learn theoretical knowledge as well as providing the students with the opportunity to acquire a range of practical and technical skills.

Students will gain a broad understanding of Uniformed Protective Services, including:

• Use of telecommunication

• Use of command and control

• Crime scene investigation

• Discipline • physical preparation

• Skills for land and water-based outdoor and adventurous activities

• Land navigation and expedition skills

Curriculum Implementation