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BTEC Public Services Jin Thindal

BTEC Public Services By Jin Thindal

BTEC Public Services by Jin Thindal

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This Public Services textbook has been specifically developed for students on the Educe BTEC National programmes in Public Services. The book provides support in relation to the content, outcomes and assessment criteria of the latest syllabus in an accessible and engaging format.

BTEC Public Services Summary

BTEC Public Services by Jin Thindal

Includes information relating to all the units (except Languages).Provides explanation and analysis of key ideas (psychology, politics, law, sociology) in the context of public services.Offers tips on how to use information in assignments to improve grades.Offers guidance on how to improve common skills.Contains up-to-date information on public services work, entry, training and organisation.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Working in public service: examine the role of a range of public services; describe initial training programmes within the public services; examine jobs within the public services; explain how public service organizations deal with complaints. Part 2 Entry to public services: investigate the entry and selection stages for a given public service; investigate interview and related selection procedures for a given public service; examine the qualities which are needed for career development within a given public service. Part 3 Understanding discipline: examine the role of discipline in the public services; examine conformity and obedience; examine self-discipline; investigate the nature of authority. Part 4 public service and society: examine the main theories of how society operates; examine the effects of the inequalities of income and wealth distribution in society; investigate the consequences for a given public service operating in a multicultural society; examine how social control operates in society. Part 5 Human behaviour: examine the three main approaches to psychology; explain atypical behaviour in relation to public service; explore communication in relation to public service; examine group behaviour, demonstrating its relevance within public service. Part 6 Political awareness: examine major political ideologies; examine the machinery of government; examine political decisions and consequences; investigate current political issues. Part 7 Expedition skills: examine the essentials of effective navigation skills; examine and demonstrate the benefits of outdoor pursuits and residentials; plan and carry out a camping expedition; display environmentally friendly and safe practice during residentials. Part 8 International perspectives: examine human rights and their violation; examine liberation movements and their effects; investigate the consequences of war and its effects on societies; explore how multinational corporations affect individuals, countries and environment. Part 9 Health and fitness: examine main body systems in relation to health and fitness; examine the diagnosis and treatment of sporting injuries; demonstrate a range of fitness testing assessments; undertake a training programme to prepare for a specific public service physical entry test. Part 10 Teamwork in sport: examine the social influences affecting sports participation and sporting performance; investigate the psychological responses to sports participation by individuals and teams; display an understanding of effective officiating skills in various sports; organize and supervise a practical session as part of a complete programme. Part 11 Law and criminology: examine law court operation in relation to different types of law; examine crime recording and the processing of offenders; analyze crime trends and the reasons for crime; examine the main principles of sentencing in relation to law court operation. Part 12 Disaster and emergency: examine disaster and

Additional information

GOR001083563
9780748730322
074873032X
BTEC Public Services by Jin Thindal
Jin Thindal
Nelson Advanced Science
Used - Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
1997-09-01
432
N/A
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