BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care

Course Team Leader: Cramphorn, Nicola

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English

Study Hours: 16
Nº of Weeks:37

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: Learners can progress to a range of Higher Education courses including Health Studies, Social Work and Nursing.

Careers Progression: It prepares students for a range of careers including Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Social or Community work.

Course Description:
The course will appeal to those students who favour a more vocational approach to study and would welcome the opportunity to experience both class based learning and practical experience in health and social care settings.

Description Breakdown:
This course enables the student to develop knowledge of subjects such as: health and nutrition, human biology, social science, professional practice, health and safety, psychology. Students will develop their key skills in communications, IT and application of number whilst on the course. Students will be expected to complete a work placement in each year of their course.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 88

Qualification: BTEC National Diploma

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 500

Additional Costs Total: 0

Work Placement Freq: 1 day a week

Days Times: All Week - Monday to Friday