Skills for Working Life - Health and Social Care
Course
In Ewell, Epsom
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Ewell, epsom
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Duration
2 Years
The entry level Health and Social Care course at Nescot College gives you the chance to gain skills and a qualification in different practical subjects before moving on to the next level in the subject you like the most. You also study core units that underpin the vocational subjects including separate qualifications in Adult Basic Skills Numeracy and Literacy. This course is suitable for you.
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About this course
No formal entry requirements however you would be expected to have enthusiasm and willingness to learn and ambition to obtain further education, training and employment.
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Course programme
Course Code:
N5021
Award:
Entry level 2 and 3
Awarded by:
EDEXCEL
Course Length:
1 or 2 years depending on ability and experience at beginning of course.
Course Summary:
The entry level Health and Social Care course at Nescot College gives you the chance to gain skills and a qualification in different practical subjects before moving on to the next level in the subject you like the most.
You also study core units that underpin the vocational subjects including separate qualifications in Adult Basic Skills Numeracy and Literacy
This course is suitable for you if you have not taken GCSEs, have mild/moderate learning difficulties or behavioural problems or achieved very low results at GCSE.
Course Details:
The full time course covers the specialist areas of Caring for Children and Caring for Older People. You will also study the core units such as Managing Money, Skills for Work, Health and Safety, Producing Product and IT. You will be expected to take part in work experience and may receive a certificate through the Millennium Volunteers.
Assessment is by a variety of methods including photographic, video, written work, group discussion, 1:1 discussion, role play and observed evidence. Assessment is not carried out at specific intervals but when you are ready and have agreed a time with your assessor.
There may also be an opportunity to try out other specialist skills throughout the course.
Career Progression:
At the end of the course you can progress to the next entry level and if successful at level 3 then NVQ 1 or foundation courses in the area you have enjoyed most.
Other Information:
Additional support is provided in every class. Group sizes are no more than eight in number.
You are expected to take part in the Millennium Volunteers scheme and enrichment activities.
Protective equipment to comply with health and safety regulations will be supplied by the college.
Skills for Working Life - Health and Social Care