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BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory Public Services (L1)
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Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Level 1 qualifications in Public Services (QCF). These qualifications have been designed to reflect the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required to work in the sector. Visits to centres such as police stations, fire stations and job centres should be an integral part of the course.
The Award in Public Services (Level 1) qualification is due to expire on 30 June, 2021 and the Diploma in Public Services (Level 1) qualification is due to expire on 31 August, 2021. After this date no more registrations will be accepted. An alternative replacement qualification can be found: Public Services (L1 Introductory)
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Specification
Specification
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- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Public Services (QCF)
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 50
- Credits:
- 7
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 70
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7545/7
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2019 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
Course materials
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Public Services (QCF)
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 105
- Credits:
- 13
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 130
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7540/8
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2019 (England) ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- 12 July 2021 (Wales) ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Certificate in Public Services (QCF)
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 270
- Credits:
- 27
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 288
- Qualification number (QN):
- 601/0125/8
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2013
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2018 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Public Services (QCF)
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 339
- Credits:
- 37
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 370
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7541/X
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- 31 December 2019 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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UK: 0344 463 2937