Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
BTEC
In Chelmsford
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Chelmsford
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Duration
1 Year
This course consists of two core units and four specialist units. These provide both the key knowledge and the practical caring skills required to work in a wide range of care environments. There will be work experience in 5 block placement weeks in a variety of settings each year
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Government funding available
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About this course
A minimum of 2 GCSEs grade D or above or successful achievement at a Level 1 vocational course.
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Course programme
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
(Course code: A03212)
Course length:
One Year
Qualification:
BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
Description of course:
This course consists of two core units and four specialist units. These provide both the key knowledge and the practical caring skills required to work in a wide range of care environments. There will be work experience in 5 block placement weeks in a variety of settings each year
Method of assessment:
There are no external examinations, all units are assessed by internal assignments. All units are graded individually to pass merit or distinction level. In order to meet a pass grade, all learners must meet the assessment criteria as set out by the awarding body.
Progression opportunities and careers:
This qualification will allow full time learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification and therefore learners would be able to enter employment in hospitals, care homes and other health related fields as well as in community work, housing and the voluntary sector. It will also enable learners to progress to a higher vocational qualification.
Entry requirements:
A minimum of 2 GCSEs grade D or above or successful achievement at a Level 1 vocational course.
Specific entry requirements:
English Language grade D or above or Key Skills Communication Level 1, is preferred.
Additional qualifications studied:
All full time students will undertake a combination of additional qualifications that will enhance their study skills and those skills that will be important in employment
Additional costs:
Police CRB check - approx 36 Uniform - approx 15 Visits - approx 60 Other - approx 50
Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care