Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care
BTEC
In Bridgend
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Bridgend
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Duration
1 Year
This course will help you to develop your understanding and knowledge of Health & Social Care and introduce you to a range of skills that are highly valued by employers and Further Education establishments.
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Government funding available
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About this course
2/3 GCSEs at grade C or above or
4/5 GCSEs at grade D or
A GNVQ Foundation Award or CACHE Foundation Award.
A good Record of Achievement and suitable references.
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Course programme
BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care
Length of Course: 1 year
Course Description: This course will help you to develop your understanding and knowledge of Health & Social Care and introduce you to a range of skills that are highly valued by employers and Further Education establishments.
The student will study six units relating to Health and Social Care. Students will undertake work placements in social care settings.
All units are assessed and graded through a variety of essays, projects and presentations. Students will also be assessed and will need to pass their placements'.
Modules:
- Communication and Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors.
- Individual Needs Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors.
- Vocational Experience in a Health or Social Care Setting.
- Human Lifespan Development
- Health and Social Care Services
- The Impact of Diet on Health
- Key Skills Numeracy, IT and Communications
- Welsh Baccalaureate Level 2
Entry requirements:
- 2/3 GCSEs at grade C or above or
- 4/5 GCSEs at grade D or
- A GNVQ Foundation Award or CACHE Foundation Award.
- A good Record of Achievement and suitable references.
Progression/Career Opportunities:
- Employment as a Social Care Worker for the statutory or independent sector.
- Progression onto the BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care (Care or Health Pathways) (subject to meeting entry requirements).
- Progression onto the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (subject to meeting entry requirements).
Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care