BTEC National Diploma In Health And Social Care (Incorporating National Award)

BTEC

In Watford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Watford

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course is designed to enable students to develop the skills and qualities required in care work. The course provides a good basis for further study in the vocational areas of Health and Social Care and Early Years.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Watford (Hertfordshire)
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Langley Road, WD17 4YH

Start date

On request

About this course

- 4 academic GCSE passes at A-C, including English Language
- Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 2) at Merit level
- BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care at Merit level

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Course programme

Information about the course

This course is designed to enable students to develop the skills and qualities required in care work. The course provides a good basis for further study in the vocational areas of Health and Social Care and Early Years.

Course content

Students will study subjects listed below and a minimum attendance of 80% is required in each unit:
Developing Effective Communication
Equality and Diversity
Health, Safety and Security
Lifespan
Health and Social Care Provision
Personal and Professional Development
Values and Planning
Research in Methodology for Health and Social Care
Caring for Children and Young People
Supporting and Protecting Adults
Nutrition for Health and Social Care
Socio-economic aspects of Health and Social Care

Additionality

There are additional qualifications available:
Key Skills in Information Technology and Communications may be accredited at Level 2 or Level 3.

A combination of one day a week and block work experience throughout the course provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a variety of work settings within the Educational, Social, Health & Welfare Services. To comply with legislation and national minimal standards, all learners will be screened by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Assessment

There is continuous assessment on this course.

Progression

The BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care is recognised as the equivalent of 3 A Levels. It is a qualification for people who wish to progress into Higher Education or train for careers in:
Nursing
Midwifery
Community Work
Public Administration and Housing
Health Care Professional Training
Social Work
Welfare Work
Police
Fire and Ambulance Service
Primary Teaching
Youth Work
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy

BTEC National Diploma In Health And Social Care (Incorporating National Award)

Price on request