Full Time EDEXEL (BTEC) National Diploma in Care

EDEXEL (BTEC) National Diploma in Care

Course Details

To achieve a BTEC National Diploma in Care you must meet all of the pass criteria for a total of 18 units (11 core units and 7 specialist units). The 11 core units are: Unit 1 - Developing Effective Communication in Care Unit 2 - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care. Unit 3 - Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care. Unit 4 - Development through Life Stages Unit 5 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Unit 6 - Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care Unit 7 - Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care Unit 8 - Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care Unit 9 - Values and Planning in Social Care Unit 10 - Caring for Children and Young People Unit 11 - Supporting and protecting Adults The 7 specialist Units: Unit 1 - Working in the Social Care Sector Unit 2 - Health Education Unit 3 - Research Methodology for Health and social Care Unit 4 - Coping with Change in a Health and Social Care Context Unit 5 - Health Psychology Unit 6 - Technology in Health and Social Care Services unit 7 - Vocational Experience for Health and Social Care

Qualifications required:
Students who are under 19 at the start of the course will need at least 4 GCSEs at grade A-C (including English and maths). Alternative qualifications of an equivalent level will be considered. BTEC 1st Diploma qualification or CACHE Certificate in Childcare and Education will need a minimum merit overall to meet the entry requirements along with a GCSE English grade A-C (or key skills Communications Level 2). Mature students (those over 19) are not required to have any formal qualifications. However, due to the demanding nature of the course, the course tutor/interviewing tutor will be looking for evidence of the applicants ability to study at this level. An interest and enthusiasm for health and social care issues is also an essential entry requirement. Completing an enhanced CRB police check and receiving a clear/suitable report is necessary for all applicants. A satisfactory reference may also be required.

Course length:
2 years

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens Centre

Start Date:
September

Course hours:
16 hours per week full-time and 6 hours placement.

Additional info:
Work placement is an essential component of the programme and 80% attendance at placement is mandatory for achievement. Assessment of placement practice will be carried out throughout the year.

Progression:
Progression on to Higher Education courses in nursing or social work subjects.

Session times:
9am - 5 pm

Days running:
Various