Course summary

The Level 4 HNC in Public Services: Blue Lights is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to pursue a career in emergency services. This qualification focuses on the essential functions and operations of blue light services, including the police, fire and rescue, ambulance services, and other emergency response organisations. The course integrates theoretical learning with practical applications to prepare students for the dynamic and demanding nature of public service roles. The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Public Services is to develop your professional, self-reflecting skills, knowledge and behaviours to be able to meet the demands of employers in the public services sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. The course is delivered full time over one year with progression to the HND year two (top-up) course to achieve the full HND qualification. You can progress to the HND in Public Services: Blue lights with a view to accessing a top-up degree. Likely top-up degrees are in Policing, Public Services, Leadership in the Public Sector, Uniformed Services, Fire and Rescue. You can access a variety of careers in the blue lights sector following your studies on this programme.