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Care & Childcare

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Content

A broad base of skills and knowledge that introduce the learner to the core values of employment in a range of health and social care settings. This will include mandatory units:



  • Communication

  • Individual Rights

  • Individual Needs

  • Ensuring Safe Environments


And four other units:



  • Vocational Experience

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Human Lifespan Development

  • Creative and Therapeutic Activities


Learners will have the opportunity of developing practical skills in the work environment through appropriate health and social care placements.

Jobs and Careers

Employment in some health and social care settings.

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Course code: FT040a
Section: Hair, Beauty, Holistic and Health & Fitness Therapies
Progression routes: A high merit/distinction grade could allow learners to progress onto a range of courses at Level 3.
Duration: One year full-time
Entry requirements: One of the following: 4 GCSEs at D grade or above (English must be one) or a BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care (Distinction).
Interview required: Yes. Plus reference and CRB clearance.
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please confirm with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: CRB payment. Learners will also need smart black trousers and flat black shoes for placement. A college polo or sweatshirt is also required for placement. Learners will need a large portfolio folder with dividers and individual unit folders/wallets. A course text book is essential.
Tutor contact: Pauline Conway or Gaynor Edgar on 01562 512056 / 01562 512057 pconway@kidderminster.ac.uk or gedgar@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Awarding body: Edexcel
Examinations / assessment: All units are assessed either internally or externally via written and practical assignments. A wide range of assessment methods are used including work experience, portfolios, case studies and practical tasks.