BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Care, Health and Early Learning - Health and Social Care - BTEC
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
There are various methods of study on this course that include classroom sessions, project work, discussion groups, practical work experience placements and visits.
Duration :One-year course. Full-time programme.
Who the Course is For:
Applications are welcomed from those who are considering careers working with children, the elderly or disabled. It is an initial qualification to lead you into following a career in the caring services.
Assessment:
You will produce a portfolio of work that is assessed by a range of methods, which may include projects, assignments, case studies and coursework.
Students are allocated a Personal Coach who will provide support and guidance at regular intervals during the course.
Course Leads To:
The BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care is equivalent to four GCSEs at grade A-C.
This qualification can help you to go onto a higher level qualification such as the BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, A Levels or straight into work.
In order to progress to the BTEC National Certificate and Health and Social Care (Level 3) programme, students must achieve an overall Merit on the First Diploma course.
Entry Requirements:
You are required to have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades D-G. Applicants are expected to have good written and spoken English. Prospective students are required to take an English test.
You need to be at least 16-18 years of age.
Content:
You would study 2 CORE units:
Unit 1 - Communications and individual rights within the health and social care sectors
Unit 2 - Individual needs within the health and social care sectorss
And 4 SPECIALIST units (currently):
Unit 3 - Vocational experience in a health and social care setting
Unit 5 - Anatomy and physiology for the health and social care
Unit 6 - Human lifespan development
Unit 9 - The impact of diet on health