BTEC Foundation Diploma in Society, Health and Development

Level : 1

· Qualification Name : BTEC Foundation Diploma in Society, Health and Development

· Qualification Type : Diploma

· Awarding Body : EDEXCEL

· Start Date : September 2010

· Start Time : 9.00

· End Time : 4.30

· Course Fees : £1825. The fee quoted is for guidance only and will be confirmed at enrolment.

· Venue : Calderdale College

· Academic Department : Health, Well Being and Business

· Course Overview: · This course will provide opportunities for you to develop skills, attitudes and approaches which will enable you to meet your own aspirations. It will encourage you to pursue a career working in and with others in the community. It introduces you to the principles and values underpinning all of the health and care professions. It will show you how the different services link together, and will teach you the importance of putting the individual at the centre of those services. You will also learn to value diversity and to promote equality of opportunity. The diploma will also develop your English, Maths and ICT. You will also develop other skills such as team work and self management.

Entry Requirements: · This is a Foundation level course suitable for beginners. School leavers should aim for 4 GCSEs at grade E-G to include English and Maths.