BTEC First Diploma Health and Social Care

Health and Social Care
BTEC First Diploma

Who is the course for?
The BTEC First in Caring is for people who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for employment in the caring services.

What is the course about?
During the course you will study a range of units including:

- Communication and individual rights
- Individual needs within the health and social care sector
- Human lifespan development
- Vocational experience

You will also undertake work experience within a range of care environments including residential and nursing homes (60 hours).

You will also study a range of basic skills as part of the course. Basic skills enables you to demonstrate employability in the workplace, and they are a compulsory part of the course.

Will I need anything else?
A current police check (including POVA) must be carried out before acceptance onto the course.

How long & often do I attend?
This course is offered as a one year programme and requires attendance of several sessions per week.

How will I be assessed?
Successful completion of the course is achieved through a variety of assessment methods including essays, projects, work-based assignments, case studies and presentations. Some units will be externally assessed.

Additional guidance is given through group and individual tutorial support.

What opportunities will this lead to?
Successful completion of this nationally recognised course may lead directly to employment in the caring services e.g. day care, residential or community work.
Progression to BTEC National Diploma course or A Levels.