Public Services Courses

If you’re active and passionate about helping others…

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more than 5.4 million people work in the public sector across the UK – accounting for 17.1% of those in employment. Our Public Services courses are delivered by highly qualified tutors with a wealth of experience in the private and public sectors.

The army has around 140 different types of jobs.careerpilot.co.uk

Career options include:

  • Army Officer/Soldier
  • Firefighter
  • Police Officer
  • Prison Officer
  • Royal Air Force Officer
  • Royal Marine Commando
  • Royal Navy Sailor
  • UK Border Force Officer

Further Education programmes in public sector services enable students to develop the relevant employability skills for their chosen career. Our further education qualifications are targeted at learners who would like to gain employment in the uniformed services sector. The qualifications are suitable for those who would like to enter employment in an operational role or in an office-based role supporting the uniformed services.

If you’re active and passionate about helping others, Public Services courses provide an ideal opportunity to prepare for employment in a wide range of public service occupations such as the Police, Fire Service, Royal Navy, Army, etc. Students may also progress to public service-related higher education courses and general business courses.

Public Services students will also have access to the College TechnoGym as part of their studies.

@colchesterinstitute Today the Army Reserves are on site to talk and deliver a fun and exciting day for our Public Services students! #colchesterinstitute #colchester #essex #students #college #studywithus #army #armedforces #armyreserves ♬ Forever – Jerro

Full-time Courses

Public Services Level 2
Public Services Level 3

Curtis StroudCurtisLevel 3 Public ServicesThis course offers me the qualification to pursue a career in
public services. The course has great tutors and really focuses
on teamwork and the skills required for industry. I plan to
stay here for my degree at University Centre Colchester.
Ellie Ebsworht PoteEllieLevel 3 Public ServicesThe best thing is that it isnt all classroom based. We spend
time in the gym and take part in many trips. I particularly
enjoyed my experiences with the Royal Navy and
the Royal Marines.
HarryLevel 3 Public ServicesAs a course ambassador I have been able to tell secondary
school students about my experience on this course, what I
want to become in the future and how I will achieve
my career and life goals.
Harry Lovell Murphy
AnnieLevel 3 Public ServicesI want to be a Police Officer and this course has allowed
me to research the various job opportunities and has
helped me with the application process for
the special constabulary.
Annie Wright
MichaelLevel 3 Public ServicesThe course has made me feel independent as they treat
you like an adult. The tutors and fellow students, from
diverse backgrounds, are like a community and
are all very supportive.
Michael Momodu
ShannonLevel 3 Public ServicesI want to join the Police and this course will help me get
there. We have industry visitors who come in and talk to us
and run activities. our modules are really interesting and
relevant, providing me with the knowledge I need.
Shannon Harris