Public Services
From uniformed services to running a public sector department, the range of careers is huge
Public Services at Wakefield College
The uniformed public services offer an exciting and hugely varied choice of career opportunities.
Whether you’re working for an emergency service such as the police, fire service, or paramedics, or for one of the armed services, you’ll be on the front line and every day will be a new challenge.
Gaining entry to employment in the uniformed public services isn’t easy, but studying a public services course with us can help.
We’ll assist you to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need through a wide variety of residentials, visits, day trips, events and expeditions, as well as more conventional classes and practical activities.
Key Points
- National Citizenship Service – on completion of this volunteer community project you’ll receive a certificate signed by the Prime Minister
- Visits to operational police premises to see how policing takes place
- The Rifles Regiment is officially affiliated by us. Students can wear the Regiment’s cap badge as part of the physical training uniform
- Lectures and presentations from staff and activity days run by our partners in the uniformed public services
- Visits to and from public services centres and organisations
I chose to study here as I completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services at the College and it was natural for my next step to be a course at the University Centre. Continuing my study here has meant that I’m taught by the same fantastic tutors who brought out the best in me when I studied at College level.
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SafeGuard donation ensures learning is bullet proof
Friday, 04 May, 2018
SafeGuard Clothing continues its social initiative of supporting regional and local colleges in educating their students on safety and protecting the lives of law enforcement and military operatives, by donating a bullet proof vest to Wakefield College.
Holocaust survivor visits Wakefield College
Friday, 19 February, 2016
Students from Wakefield College were given a first-hand account of the Holocaust this week when survivor Marc Schatzberger visited to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Marc delivered a talk to students on the Public Services, Law and Politics courses and took questions helping students gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust.
I chose to study at the University Centre because it’s local and close to home, and because of this it reduces my travel and accommodation costs. The University Centre provides an outstanding academic and practical base for further study.
Study Packs
Have you ever wondered what type of work students do on their course at college? Check out our sample study packs to find out.
They contain work you can complete at your own pace that will help develop your independent learning skills and prepare you for your next steps with Wakefield College.
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19 June, 2021
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Galleries
Public Services Ski Trip 2020
21 September, 2020
National Watersports Centre
05 May, 2018
National Watersports Centre
04 May, 2018
Saalbach Residential 2016
25 January, 2016
Army Dog Training
13 October, 2015
Council Meeting Trip
24 February, 2015
Public Services Army Visit
11 February, 2015
A Visit from the British Army
17 September, 2014
Case Studies
What our students say about us...
I chose to study here as I completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services at the College and it was natural for my next step to be a course at the University Centre. Continuing my study here has meant that I’m taught by the same fantastic tutors who brought out the best in me when I studied at College level.
I chose to study at the University Centre because it’s local and close to home, and because of this it reduces my travel and accommodation costs. The University Centre provides an outstanding academic and practical base for further study.
I chose to study here because it’s affordable, I already knew the teachers due to previous studies, and I didn’t really want to move away to study. I’m glad I chose this course because it’s far more than just sitting in a lecture for hours taking notes.
I chose to study here because it’s affordable, I already knew the teachers due to previous studies, and I didn’t really want to move away to study. I’m glad I chose this course because it’s far more than just sitting in a lecture for hours taking notes.
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Austrian residential
Check out some of these stunning photos from our public services Austria ski trip earlier this month!
Public Services
29 January, 2020
West Yorkshire Police/ SmartWater Technology visit
Our HE Public Services students learned how SmartWater is being used to catch criminals. Thanks to PC Chris Schofield from West Yorkshire Police and Steve Lloyd from SmartWater Technology Ltd for presenting!
Public Services
30 September, 2019
Hiking in Wales
A great effort shown by all our Level3 students today! Lots of happy faces and excellent skills shown by all!
Public Services
11 June, 2019
Work placement with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Great to see a number of our Public Service Students selected for a work placement with West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue! Well done guys great effort!!
Chris Shaw, District Support Officer invited Work Placement Team staff and students from Level 3 Public Services to Ossett Fire Station for an…
Public Services
15 March, 2019
Public Services students ‘on our way back’
Our students on our annual winter sports trip are safe back in England and are due to arrive back to @wakefieldcollege for 1730. Unfortunately we have been delayed due to the snow and we will remind students to contact their parents/carers when we are nearer home.
Public Services
19 January, 2019
Crowncourt visit
And we're back at #Leeds #Crowncourt today with some…