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Public Services

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Quarry Hill Campus

What Our Students Say

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

“I decided to study at Leeds City College because I liked the equipment and the rooms that they had, and I liked how it was a whole new space – it had only recently been built so everything was brand spanking new and it looked really clean and really nice.”

Rachel

“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”

Max

Did you know!

  • There are now 3,513 jobs in the public services sector in Leeds. (EMSI, 2019)
  • Leeds employs twice the number of prison officers for its size than the average for the country. (EMSI, 2019)
  • We work in partnership with West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, supporting their recruitment and training.

About Public Services

Public Services offers public services and military preparation courses that equip students with the skills needed to succeed. The department’s strong links with the West Yorkshire Police, Army, Royal Navy, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and West Yorkshire Ambulance Service, provide a real insight into students’ particular areas of interest. We also work with Safeguard Armour who generously donated protective clothing for our courses.

To get an idea of where you could be learning, come to one of our open events and tour our extensive facilities.

Safeguarding

We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
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Employment Statistics

  • There are now 3,513 jobs in the public services sector in Leeds. (EMSI, 2019)
  • Leeds employs twice the number of prison officers for its size than the average for the country. (EMSI, 2019)

Average salaries of the careers in this subject area are:

  • Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)

    Average Salary
    £29,120

  • Senior police officers

    Average Salary
    £68,120

  • Police community support officers

    Average Salary
    £31,200

What to study

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Introduction to Community & Youth Services
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Policing Pathway – Entry to the Uniformed Services (19+)
LCC Public Services students learning how to deliver first aid
Entry to Uniformed Services
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Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)
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Entry to the Uniformed Services