NVQ courses in Public Services are designed to prepare individuals for careers in various public sector roles, including emergency services, armed forces, local government, and public administration. These courses emphasise practical skills, knowledge, and values essential for working effectively within public services.
NVQ courses in Public Services are structured across different levels to accommodate various stages of career development and specialisation:
LEVEL 1: providing foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in public services.
LEVEL 2: focusing on developing core competencies required for operational roles within public services.
LEVEL 3: covering more specialised skills and knowledge necessary for leadership and supervisory roles.
LEVEL 4 and above: designed for senior management positions and advanced specialisation within specific sectors of public services.
The core components of NVQ courses in Public Services typically include:
• PUBLIC SERVICE SKILLS: Developing interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills essential for working in diverse public service environments.
• LEGAL & ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: Understanding laws, regulations, and ethical principles relevant to public service roles.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE & CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Training in handling emergencies, crisis situations, and providing effective responses.
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in public service operations.
• COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Interacting with and supporting communities through public service initiatives and projects.
• PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLBEING: Maintaining physical fitness levels required for operational roles in public services.
• LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT: Developing leadership qualities, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage teams and resources effectively.
• SPECIALIST TRAINING: Depending on the sector (e.g. police, fire and rescue, military), courses may include specific technical training and operational procedures.
AVAILABLE COURSES:
Asbestos Surveying
Breathing Apparatus Instruction
CCTV Operation
Close Protection
Compartment Fire Behaviour Training
Computer Refurbishment
Conflict Management Training
Control of Water Borne Infections Within Healthcare
Court/tribunal Administration
Courts & Tribunals Clerking
Crime Scene Preservation
Criminal Investigation
Criminal Prosecution Administration
Custodial Care
Door Supervisor Training
Electronic Security & Emergency Systems
Emergency Fire Services Operations in the Community
Entry to the Uniformed Services
Expedition, Survival & Surveillance Training
Fire Sprinkler Installation
Fitness Testing & Training for the Uniformed Public Services
Front Line Environmental Services
Housing Maintenance
Housing Practice
Incident Command in Fire & Rescue Services
Intelligence Analysis
Intelligence Operations
Local Taxation Benefits & Advice
Locksmithing
Major Incident Management
Management of Sustainable Recycling Activities
Managing Biological Treatment
Managing Civic Amenity Site
Managing Inert Waste
Managing Landfill
Managing Physical & Chemical Treatment
Managing Thermal Treatment
Managing Workplace Health & Safety
Mentoring & Befriending
Neighbourhood Maintenance
Notice Processing
Physical Intervention Training
Police Community Support Officer
Preparation for the Police Service
Probation Practice
Professional Investigators
Property Caretaking & Facilities Services
Providing Security Services
Public Services
Restorative Justice Process
Security & Risk Management
Security Officer
Security Officer Training
Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sustainable Waste Management
Traffic Management
Understanding the Support Needs of Prisoners Families
Vehicle Immobiliser
Waste Supervisor
Water Rescue
Weighbridge Operations
Witness Care
Working with Victims Survivors & Witnesses
Youth Justice Services
Animal Care & Veterinary Science
Archaeology & Archaeological Sciences
Child Development & Well-Being
Crafts, Creative Arts & Design
Foundations For Learning & Life
Languages, Literature & Culture Of The British Isles
Nursing & Subjects & Vocations Allied To Medicine
Other Languages, Literature & Culture
Publishing & Information Services
Retailing & Wholesaling Science
Transportation Operations & Maintenance
Urban, Rural & Regional Planning