Diploma for Progression Level 2

Care, Health and Early Learning - Care
Diploma for Progression ( Level 2)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Students will attend college 4 days per week and the core of the teaching is lectures.
Duration :17 weeks, 18 hours per week, 4 days per week - two intakes per year
Who the Course is For:
The course is designed for mature learners and those who wish to gain entry onto the Access to Health, Nursing & Midwifery course.
Assessment:
A range of assessment methods is used, the most common ones are assignments and exams.
Course Leads To:
If students complete and successfully pass the course they will be awarded an OCN certificate and maybe offered a place onthe next Access to Health Studies, Nursing and Midwifery course.
Entry Requirements:
Students will be asked to sit a written assessment to establish students ability to produce written assignments at Level 2.
Content:
Students will study the following units:
Developing and using research skills
Personal study skills
Understanding stress management
Developing own interpersonal skills
Word processing
Equal opportunities
Understanding nutrition
Mathematics using calculations
Operate a computer