Full Time Health and Social Care First Diploma

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£ 1,050 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Duration

    1 Year

The aim is to give an understanding of the function of the care sector and the values, skills and knowledge that are essential for work in this field. Students also have the opportunity to achieve the Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Out Risbygate Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL

Start date

On request

About this course

4 GCSE's at grade D or equivalent (preferably to include English and Maths at grade D)

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Course programme

Full Time Health and Social Care First Diploma

Course Code
107310VF044

Course Title
Health and Social Care First Diploma

Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Health

School
School of Healthcare and Early Years

Start Date
07 September 2010

Venue
West Suffolk College

Mode of Attendance
Full Time

Length (Years)

1

Weeks
36

Amount
£1050

Summary
An introduction to work in the health and social care sector that provides a valuable foundation for progression into higher level courses or employment. A minimum of 60 hours work experience is an essential component of the course.

Qualifications
Edexcel Level 2 (BTEC) First Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Progression Routes
Students with a merit or preferably a distinction profile may progress onto the Health and Social Care or Children's Care Learning and Development National Diploma or NVQ programmes at level 3. Students may seek employment in the health care sector.

Modules
Communication and Individual Rights within Health and Social Care Sectors Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care Cultural diversity in Health and Social Care The Impact of Diet on Health Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sectors Vocational Experience in a Health and Social Care Setting

Entry Requirements
4 GCSE's at grade D or equivalent (preferably to include English and Maths at grade D)

Additional Costs
Students need to budget for approximately £40 to cover work placement uniform and course text book. A course study experience may also be available.

Course Content
The aim is to give an understanding of the function of the care sector and the values, skills and knowledge that are essential for work in this field. Students also have the opportunity to achieve the Level 2 BTEC Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Full Time Health and Social Care First Diploma

£ 1,050 + VAT