Covering everything from the armed forces and the emergency services to educational establishments and public corporations, the public sector demands a broad range of skills and qualifications. The BTEC Level 2 First Certificate and Diploma in Public Services are designed to introduce learners to working in the sector or prepare them for further study, such as a BTEC National qualification or an appropriate NVQ.

The BTEC Firsts in Public Services were replaced by the QCF-accredited BTEC Level 2 Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma in Public Services from September 2010. Find out more