Full time BTEC Entry Level Certificate Skills for Working Life (Health & Social Care)
BTEC
In Doncaster
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Doncaster
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Duration
1 Year
This course is intended to enable students to explore a range of areas within the health services. It will provide knowledge, understanding and skills required for further education or future employment in the health and care sectors.
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
No academic qualifications required
For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page
All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview
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Course programme
BTEC Skills For Working Life Entry Level (Health & Social Care)Duration
One year full time.
Attendance
The course runs over three days a week (days to be confirmed).
Course description
This course is intended to enable students to explore a range of areas within the health services. It will provide knowledge, understanding and skills required for further education or future employment in the health and care sectors.
Course Structure
The course comprises of five units, one core and four optional units covering a wide aspect of Health & Social care and includes basic skills in Literacy and Numeracy.
Course Assessment
All evidence is completed through practical written work in the form of assignments over the one year programme.
Course Entry requirements
- No academic qualifications required
- For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page
- All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an interview
There are no course fees if you are under 19 years old on 31 August 2010. However, you may have to pay for textbooks, personal kits, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.
Course Enrichment
Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview.
Course Progression
BTEC Introductory Diploma Health & Social Care Level 1
Course Career Prospects
This qualification will provide opportunities in careers in care such as Home Care Worker, Residential Care Worker and Personal Assistant.
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If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
Full time BTEC Entry Level Certificate Skills for Working Life (Health & Social Care)