Full Time Health and Social Care

Health & Social Care BTEC (Edexcel) National Diploma in Health Studies

Level: Level 3

Course content:
This is a practical, work-related course in which you learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course is equivalent to three A levels which means on successful completion you can take up employment or go into higher education.
The course is made up of 18 units- nine core units and 9 specialist units. The units include: Equality, diversity, and rights in care work, Communication and supportive skills for care work, Health Care Research for care, Applied Science, Vocational Practice, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Life span Development and Health Promotion. Specialist units will include: Health and Society, Health Care Project, Environmental Health, Diet and Nutrition, Health Psychology, Human Inheritance, Current Issues in Health, Microbiology and Multidisciplinary Approach to Health Care. The course also includes key skills - communication at levels 2/3 in year one and numbers in year 2.

Course Structure:
The course is delivered over two years and is divided into two semesters of 18 weeks per year. It also includes one/two days per week work experience plus a two week block work experience per year.

Course resources:
Course textbook, lever arch file, subject dividers and lined writing paper. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
All units are internally assessed and graded and an overall for the qualification is awarded. There will be an external test for the key skills.

Next step:
Higher education or employment in social care organisations

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
Approximately £50.00 for appropriate care texts. In addition students will need to provide folders and writing paper. Plus CRB check £38.00

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 2 years
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time