Units

Mandatory units

• Unit 01: Investigating public services
• Unit 02: Current affairs for public services
• Unit 03: Leadership and teamworking in public services
• Unit 04: Health, safety and fitness awareness for public services

Optional units

Non-specialist units

• Unit 05: Dealing with human behaviour for public services
• Unit 06: Working with the community in public services
• Unit 07: Impact of UK government on the public services
• Unit 08: How public services contribute to international operations
• Unit 09: Impact of technology on public services operations
• Unit 10: The impact of social issues on public services
• Unit 11: Career planning in public services
• Unit 12: Developing skills through work experience in public services

Emergency and Rescue Services specialist pathway

• Unit 13: The role of emergency and rescue services in major disaster planning and response
• Unit 14: Fire and rescue service operations
• Unit 15: Physical fitness for public services
• Unit 16: Developing research skills for public services

Armed Forces specialist pathway

• Unit 17: Developing expedition skills for public services
• Unit 18: Role of outdoor activities in the public services
• Unit 19: Nautical studies
• Unit 20: Armed forces operations

Police and Law Enforcement specialist pathway

• Unit 21: The impact of crime on the community and public services
• Unit 22: Care and rehabilitation of offenders
• Unit 23: How the public services contribute to court cases
• Unit 24: Police operations

* Only one of units 11 and 12 will count towards a full award.
** A maximum of five non-specialist units may be taken.
*** A maximum of six non-specialist units may be taken.