Full Time BTEC National Diploma Health & Social Care

BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care

• Subject area:Care child/health/social
• Course type:Full time

Course description
This is a vocational course delivered through the study of 18 units over 2 years which will introduce you to the skills, understanding and knowledge necessary for work in the care industry. Units that will be studied include:

• Developing Effective Communication
• Equality, Diversity and Rights
• Health, Safety and Security
• Development through life stages
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Personal and Professional Development
• Sociological Perspectives
• Psychological Perspectives
• You may also study some of the following Specialist Units:
• Caring for children and young people
• Public Health
• Nutrition
• Research
• Infection Prevention and Control

You will attend compulsory work placements with early years and the elderly; maintain a portfolio of evidence covering your experienecs during the work placements; work in teams supporting your peers to research and develop a variety of topics.

Final award
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of 4 GSCEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English and Science.

Additional information
This qualification is achieved by coursework only. There are no exams. Students will complete a written assignment for each unit.
Available at Abingdon Campus only.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
CFAF108P Abingdon Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Everyday