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Health and Social Care BTEC Diploma/Extended Certificate Level 2

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  • Hours: 5 hours per week, 18 weeks
  • Next start date(s): January 2012
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
  • Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18, Adult Learner 19+.

  • Hours: 16 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date(s): September 2012
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
  • Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18, Adult Learner 19+.

Is this course for me?

This course gives you a general understanding of the health and social care sector. It is suitable for individuals interested in working in health and social care, or who are already working in the sector and wish to develop their knowledge and skills.

What will I study?

This course offers a broad introduction to the health and social care sector and gives students the opportunity to develop personal and basic skills including communications, application of number and Information Technology. ESOL support is also available if required.

Subjects:

  • Communications and individual rights
  • Individual needs within care settings
  • These are optional subjects:
  • Cultural diversity in health and care
  • Health and social care services
  • Human lifespan development
  • Human Physiology
  • Lifestyle

What can I do next?

This can lead to an Access to Nursing, Access to Social Work, BTEC National Diploma or an NVQ Level 2 or 3. It can also lead to employment opportunities as a health care assistant or support worker.

This can lead to employment in:

  • Care or health assistance
  • Health care
  • Social care

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to have completed a BTEC Introductory Diploma or equivalent with a pass at merit or above, complete an assessment test and attend an interview.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment takes the form of assignments. Students also meet regularly with their course tutor to discuss progress.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £1370 Exam fee: £110 Registration Fee: £30 CRB check: £44

Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.