Society, Health & Development Advanced Diploma (Level 3)

Society, Health & Development Advanced Diploma (Level 3)

About the Course
Subject
Health & Social Care
Subject 2
Caring & Counselling
Study Mode
Full-time
Equivalent To
Equivalent to 3½ A Levels

Introduction 2 years full-time
The society, health and development sector accounts for 15% of the entire UK workforce. It includes the NHS, one of the world's largest employers, as well as many other jobs and careers. These include: the children's workforce (teachers, youth workers and nursery nurses), the community justice sector (community support officers, probation officers and youth offending teams), and adult social care (social workers and domiciliary care workers).
The Advanced Diploma in Society, Health and Development has been designed to introduce young people to this huge and diverse sector, and to help them understand and develop the skills needed to succeed within it.
People working in this sector are often dealing with some of the most vulnerable members of society and this Diploma will introduce the principles and values which underpin the different jobs. It shows how the services fit together and will teach them the importance of putting the individual at the centre of these services.

Course Units The principal learning is made up of six units:

· The Sectors in Context
· Principles and Values in Practice
· Partnership Working
· Communication and Information Sharing
· Personal and Professional Development in the Work Environment
· Safeguarding and Protecting Individuals and Society

The course will also involve the completion of:

· Work Experience (minimum of twenty days)
· Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT
· Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
· An Extended Project
· Additional and Specialist Learning (An A Level or relevant BTEC National qualification)

Assessment Assessment is continuous. Two units will be assessed through externally set papers based around case studies and the remainder are assessed through relevant assignments.

Further Opportunities The Advanced Diploma will give you the skills to progress to a university degree in Teaching Community Justice, Dietetics, Nursing, Childhood Studies, Applied Criminology or Forensic Investigation. Or it could be the pathway to a career in play work, victim support, the probation service or health care.

Entry Requirements
To Join the Course: You will normally need at least one of the following:

· 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics
· The Diploma in Society, Health and Development (Higher)
· CACHE Certificate in Child Care and Education at merit level and English and Mathematics GCSE at Grade C
· BTEC First Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development with overall merit profile and English and Mathematics GCSE at grade C
Mature students without formal qualifications who show commitment to the subject area may join the course following a successful interview.