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Public Services Courses

Your Future in Public Services Starts Here

Ready for a career that’s exciting, challenging & rewarding?

The experience you gain studying Public Services with us will equip you to progress to an emergency services, military forces or legal career, working at the top of your field, both in the UK and overseas.

Whether you see yourself in the Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces (Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy) Ambulance Services, Paramedic, Prison & Probation Service, Border Force, or another uniformed public service, we’ll help you develop the skills, confidence, and experience to get there.

Practical Skills for Real World Roles

Working in any aspect of Public Services will offer you a challenge and adventure that you simply can’t find in any other job. Every day presents a new challenge but the work you will do within this sector is incredibly rewarding.

  • Learn how to navigate and compass and partake in a map reading expedition
  • Work with our local employers on volunteering, fundraising, and community projects
  • Visit Shrewsbury Prison: take the journey of a prisoner and see the cells and hanging room
  • Meet guest speakers from the Police, Army and the Fire Service and take part in work experience placements
  • Earn an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification which is a great addition to your CV
  • Take part in outdoor adventures in the UK and overseas like rock climbing, kayaking, and gorge walking

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If you’re passionate about a career in the Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, or other uniformed public services but don’t know where to start, our NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Public Services is the perfect...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Our NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Public Services is designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare you for the real world of public service. You’ll build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills, take part in exciting outdoor...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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If you’ve achieved your Grade 4 in English and Maths GCSEs, our NCFE Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Public Services are the perfect next steps. These courses are equivalent to 3 A-Levels, giving...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This T Level course in Legal Services is for school leavers who want to learn the core knowledge and skills needed for entry to a range of legal occupations.
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

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Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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