The HND Public and Emergency Services course will give you a strong practical and academic grounding in how public, emergency and armed services operate, are organised and managed. You’ll have the chance to complete work placements, or work on projects with public organisations. This will not only enhance your studies but also give you valuable real-life experience in the workplace and help you to prepare for your career.
The course is delivered across two sites, Barry campus and Cardiff International Sports Campus.
To ensure you have a good understanding of how Public and Emergency Services operate, you will study core modules in 'planning and operations' in the first year and then ‘Emergencies, Disasters and Transport’ in the second year. The other modules you will study are:
Year One Core Modules:
Year Two Core Modules:
Assessment methods vary. They include coursework, real-life projects, essays, group work, and presentations. All lecturers are, or have been members of the Public Services.
During the course you will have the opportunity to attain a range of additional qualifications including First Aid and Defibrillation qualifications. Students will also be encouraged to volunteer with the Army Cadets. Those that take up this option could gain the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification as well as the Institute of Leadership and Management’s (Level 3) qualification.
Tuition Fees: £7,500.00
48 UCAS tariff points from 2 relevant A Levels or the BTEC Extended Diploma. For applicants undertaking the National Diploma, other qualifications, experiences and achievements will be considered. For non-standard entry, a successful interview demonstrating commitment to study, academic potential and evidence of recent study or employment. Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. A successful interview may also be a requirement for entry onto the course.
This course has provided me with some great opportunities and has really helped me develop my skills.
After completing this course many students progress onto courses at university, others go directly into employment.