BTEC Firsts Public Services (2010)
One or more of these qualifications has expired for new registrations. Please check the last registration date below.

Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Firsts in Public Services (QCF). Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.
Units offered include the uniformed and non-uniformed public services, citizenship, community awareness, law, and crime and its effects on society.
Specification
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Public Services
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 90
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7836/7
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Review date:
-
- 31 August 2014 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Last registration:
-
- 31 August 2014
- Final certification:
-
- 31 August 2016
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Public Services
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 180
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7873/2
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16,
16-18
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Review date:
-
- 31 August 2014 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Last registration:
-
- 31 August 2014
- Final certification:
-
- 31 August 2016
- Qualification type:
- BTEC First
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Public Services
- Qualification framework:
- See the latest information on accountability measures
- Level:
- Level 2
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 360
- Credits:
- 60
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 600
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/7772/7
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding),
19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2010
- Last registration:
-
- 31 July 2021
- Final certification:
-
- 31 December 2022
Support for
Getting ready to teach
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Quality assurance
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BTEC and accountability measures (England)
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