Higher Diploma in Society, Health and Development Level 2

Care, Health and Early Learning - Health and Social Care - BTEC
Higher Diploma in Society, Health and Development (Level 2)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
You will complete an assignment for each unit. These will be internally or externally assessed. In addition, you will sit three Functional Skills examinations.
Duration :One-year course. Full-time programme.
Who the Course is For:
Students who wish to pursue a career or study path in the Health or Care sector. This may include nursing/childcare/justice/adult care/special needs/social work.
Assessment:
Students will complete an assignment for each unit. These will be internally or externally assessed. In addition, you will sit Functional Skills examinations.
Students are allocated a Personal Coach who will provide support and guidance at regular intervals during the course.
Course Leads To:
The Higher Diploma is equivalent to seven GCSEs and will enable students to pursue higher levels of study.
Students can progress onto the Advanced Diploma in Society, Health and Development.

Entry Requirements:
4 GCSEs at `D grade or above including English and Maths. An interview with a tutor for suitability in the health and social care sector.
Content:
Study requirements:
The Foundation Diploma on Society, Health and Development comprises of FIVE main areas of study which must all be achieved. It must be recognised that failure to achieve the Functional Skills will result in a partial acheivement for the Diploma.
PRINCIPLE LEARNING which includes:
Principles, values and personal development
Working together and communicating
Safeguarding and protecting individuals
Growth, development and healthy living
Needs and preferences
Anti-social and offending behaviour
Supporting children and young people
Patient-centred health
The social model of disability
You will need to achieve all 9 units.
GENERIC LEARNING which includes:
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS: Mathematics; Information Communication Technology (ICT); English;
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS);
A PROJECT related to the sector.
Relevant WORK EXPERIENCE linked to the area for study.
ADDITIONAL and SPECIALIST LEARNING could include:
An additional short qualification
An additional GCSE.
This could be an individually chosen unit which reflects students own interests and aspirations.