HNC IN PUBLIC SERVICES
Overview
Serve your ambition with a higher‑level qualification that builds resilience, professionalism and public service insight, preparing you to think independently, act responsibly and succeed within demanding, real‑world public services environments.
This Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Public Services provides a strong and credible foundation for those seeking careers or progression within uniformed and non‑uniformed public services. The course stands out through its balance of academic rigour and vocational relevance, developing confident, adaptable learners who understand both the structure and purpose of modern public services.
The purpose of these qualifications is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects of those who take them.
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to public services. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of public services knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop vocational behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, team work, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of public services. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of public services.
Fees
| FEE | COST |
|---|---|
| Fee Per Year | £5500 |
Paying for this Course
There are no up-front tuition fees for this course when taking out a student loan. Read more and find out if you are eligible.
Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.
Your Course
In person 480 Guided learning hours and 720 independent learning hours
Unit 401:Exploring Public Services
Unit 402:Mental Health and Wellbeing
Unit 403: Equality, Diversity, Inclusiojn and Ethics
Unit 404: Planning a Public Services Project
Unit 405 - Criminal Law and the Justice Systems.
Unit 416 - Modern Warfare and Conflict.
Unit 417 - Fitness Preparation and Testing.
Unit 418 - Outdoor Skills development.
Your Future
After completing the HNC in Public Services, you can progress to:
Employment – The HNC supports progression into a wide range of roles across the public and uniformed services. It builds your confidence and competence in areas such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, communication, community engagement, and understanding public sector operations. This can support entry into roles within the police, fire and rescue services, armed forces, prison and probation services, emergency planning, local government, and other public sector organisations.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Services (Level 5) – the natural next step, enabling you to deepen your specialist knowledge, develop stronger leadership skills, and build towards more advanced responsibilities in operational or managerial positions within public sector or uniformed services.
Entry Requirements
You can apply for this higher education course in the following ways: Via the UCAS website. Visit www.ucas.com and browse the courses available under 'University Centre Farnborough'. Directly to University Centre Farnborough via the button on this webpage. Applications take around 15 minutes and are free of charge. You can apply to us direct at any time in the year (including after the UCAS deadline). Applications of this type are separate to the UCAS system, which means you could also apply for more than the five universities that UCAS allows.
48 UCAS Points
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