John Ruskin College offers Full-time courses in Public Services & Sports. Our spacious Sports Hall and modern fitness suite make for the perfect learning environments in which our students develop fitness, leadership and communication skills.
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Public Services Level 2 Extended Certificate (Full Time)
This is a practical, work-related course, which develops the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to provide you with a sound, basic public services grounding. This qualification will give you experience in a wide range of skills from leadership, teamwork and verbal and non-verbal communication. You will also complete work experience or a work based project during non-college days.
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F31171 | John Ruskin College | 02 September 2024 (Mon) | 34 Weeks |
Sport Level 2 First Certificate (Full Time)
This course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge in the areas of coaching, fitness instruction and the effects of exercise on the body. You will learn how to plan and organise a sports event and run it efficiently. You will also improve your practical sports skills. This qualification will give you experience in a wide range of skills from teamwork and communication to being able to assess someone?s level of fitness.
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F31174 | John Ruskin College | 02 September 2024 (Mon) | 34 Weeks |
Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma (Full Time)
If you are interested in sport, this course will develop the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to provide a successful progression route into the sport industries. In previous years trips such as taking part in professional sport science testing, water sports, rock climbing and further outdoor activities have provided the skills to progress further in sport. You will also take part in work experience to further develop your skills.
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F32113 | John Ruskin College | 02 September 2024 (Mon) | 56 Weeks |
Uniformed Protective Services Level 3 Extended Diploma (Full Time)
This course is disciplined, practical, and offers a wide range of subject areas that will prepare students for careers within the uniformed services. Trips including residentials are organised to relate your learning to the world outside College which will include indoor climbing, water based sports and expeditions. It uses practical activities, presentations and involvement with local public services wherever possible. You will also take part in work experience or a work based project during non-college days.
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F31201 | John Ruskin College | 02 September 2024 (Mon) | 56 Weeks |
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