BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
BTEC
In South Shields
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
South shields
This is a one year full-time course which will give you the knowledge and skills to enable you to progress to higher level qualifications and help to make a firm vocational choice within the area of Health and Social Care. Core Units. 1 Communication and Individual Rights within Health & Social Care Sectors. 2 Individual Needs within the Health & Care Sectors. Specialist Units. 3.
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About this course
Students who would benefit most from BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 2) should have one or more of the following:- - A standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE grades C - D - A foundation level GNVQ - Some related work experience
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Course programme
Course information:
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
Course content:
This is a one year full-time course which will give you the knowledge and skills to enable you to progress to higher level qualifications and help to make a firm vocational choice within the area of Health and Social Care.
Core Units
1 Communication and Individual Rights within Health & Social Care Sectors
2 Individual Needs within the Health & Care Sectors
Specialist Units
3 Vocational Experience in a Health & Social Care Setting
5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health & Social Care
6 Human Lifespan Development
9 The Impact of Diet on Health
Key Skill Units
· Communication
· Information Technology
· Application of Number
Work experience complements the programme, providing students with the opportunity to work in a variety of Health and Social Care settings.
Assessment procedure:
A portfolio of six written assigments.
Entry requirements:
Students who would benefit most from BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 2) should have one or more of the following:-
- A standard of literacy and numeracy equivalent to GCSE
grades C - D
- A foundation level GNVQ
- Some related work experience
Progression opportunities:
Successful completion of the programme will enable progression to Certificate in Childcare and Education at Level 2, National Diploma/Certificate in Early Years, National Diploma/Certificate in Care, National Diploma in Health Studies or to seek employment.
Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care