Foundation Degree in Care

Foundation Degree in Care
Course Level
Level 5

Course Description
Subject to Validation by University of Bradford.
Primarily designed for qualified Level 3 practitioners with significant practice experience, this programme supports further career progression. You will gain knowledge about theoretical and managerial aspects of Health and Social Care and be given the opportunity to further develop a wide range of study, work-related and personal skills and to reflect upon current issues and good practice in this field. Assessment methods will include essays, presentations, case studies and portfolios. You will either be in employment in a health and social care setting or undertake work experience (hours to be confirmed) in an arranged placement for each year of study. You must have a current CRB check to undertake a work placement.

Awarding Body
Course Content Personal Professional Development with a self audit assessing the skills for your development
Work Based Learning using your work experience to demonstrate your achievement in learning objectives related to your work
Eight subject specific modules:
Applying Psychology
Equality, Diversity and Rights
Ethics and Values
Health, Safety and Security
Leadership and Teamwork
Policy and Frameworks
Quality Improvements
The Social Context

Additional Qualifications n/a

Career Progression
BA (Hons) Degree
Careers in health and social care settings working with families, people with disabilities, young or older people or people with mental health or drugs related problems

Campus High Street Campus Work Experience
Work related learning is an important part of this course. You will negotiate work experience or a placement with your tutor.

Assessment
n/a

Attendance Full-Time Course Length and Study Pattern
n/a

Is this course available as evening study? No