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Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

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  • Hours: 18 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date(s): September
  • 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 an in depth understanding of health and well-being.

What will I study?

Areas of study include communications in health and social care, equal opportunities and clients' rights, factors affecting human growth and development and physical aspects of health and health and safety. Work placement is an essential part of this course and you will also develop your communication, numeracy and IT skills.

Subjects:

  • Equality, diversity and discrimination issues
  • Health and safety
  • Human Physiology
  • Personal and Professional Development

What can I do next?

This can lead to a range of degree courses, including: health, nursing, social work, social policy, social science, psychology or criminology. It can also lead to employment as a care worker, supervisor, community worker, community support and outreach worker.

This can lead to employment in:

  • Health work
  • Social support work

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to have completed a BTEC First Diploma Certificate with a merit or above, or four GCSEs grades A-C. Students without formal qualifications are also welcome to apply. All applicants are offered an assessment and interview. We also accept students transferring from another college for year two. We will also require you to have a Criminal Records Bureau check.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment takes the form of assignments,tests and three weeks of work experience which mandatory students meet regularly with their course tutors to plan and 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: £180 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.