Full Time Health and Social Care BTEC First Diploma

Worthing College

BTEC

In Worthing

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Worthing

This course aims to give you an understanding of the health and social care environment. The course is vocational, which means it is mostly suitable for people who are seriously considering a career in a related field.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Worthing (West Sussex)
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Sandition Way, BN FD

Start date

On request

About this course

You need to have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade D

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Course programme


Health and Social Care BTEC First Diploma

BTEC First Diploma
Equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grade A - C

What is this course about?
  • This course aims to give you an understanding of the health and social care environment.
  • The course is vocational, which means it is mostly suitable for people who are seriously considering a career in a related field.


What topics will I study?
  • Communication and Individual Rights
  • Individual Needs
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Working in the Health and Social Care Sector.
  • Work experience is anassessedunit on this course.


How will my work be assessed?
  • All 6 units are assessed as coursework; there are no exams.
  • Work experience is anassessedunit on this course. You must be available to complete work experience during normal business hours.


Frequently asked questions



Can I do other courses alongside BTEC First Diploma Health and Social Care?
  • No, this is a full time course although you will have the opportunity to re-take one from English, Maths or Science GCSEs if you need to.


What knowledge do I need to succeed?
  • You are not expected to have studied any of the topics on this course previously.


What skills will I need to develop to succeed?
  • You need a lively and enquiring mind, an interest in Health and Social Care, a willingness to explore new ideas and the ability to communicate your ideas effectively.
  • You need to be well organised and have good study skills in order to keep up with the assignment deadlines.


What are the lessons like?
  • Students experience a range of teaching activities on the course, there is a lot of class discussion and small group work.
  • You will need to develop good independent study skills; individual research plays a large part on the course.


What have I got to do to do well?
  • Keep up to date with the assignment deadlines and complete them to the best of your ability.
  • Participate in all class activities, being prepared to put forward your own ideas and listen carefully to the views of others.


What students say about this course
  • "This course helps you grow up because it's all about life".
  • "We like the practical work, the lessons are relaxed and friendly".
  • "We like learning about the body".


What do people do with BTEC First Diploma Health and Social Care?
  • If you get a merit in this course you can go on to level 3 courses at Worthing College including the Applied A level in Health and Social care and the BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care.
  • After completing a Health and Social Care course, students go on to further courses and careers in nursing, primary school teaching, social work and working in care homes.


Will there be any significant costs related to this subject apart from normal stationery?
Contribution to CRB check £10.

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