To provide a Level 3 vocationally
specific qualification that allows a student to
practice in a variety of health & social care
settings. The qualification can also provide entry
into Higher Education such as social work, nursing
or Foundation Degrees in related subjects.
Course Content
There is a compulsory core of 13 units which are:
• Developing Effective Communication in
Health & Social Care
• Equality, Diversity in Health & Social
Care
• Health, Safety and Security in Health
& Social Care
• Development through Life Stages
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
• Personal, Professional Development
• Sociological Perspectives for Health &
Social Care
• Caring for Children and Young People
• Supporting and Protecting Adults
• Public Health
• Physiology of Fluid Balance
• Physiological Disorders.
In addition to these core units students will
need to study
optional units (300 GLH) – these could include:
• Research Methodology for Health &
Social Care
• Care for Individuals with Additional Needs
• Health Education
• Nutrition for Health & Social Care
• Introduction to Counselling Skills
• Environmental Health
• Working in the Health Sector
• Applied Sociological Perspectives for
Health & Social Care.
The units will be selected to maximise the knowledge
and skills of all students and maintain a broad
base to progress in either area of study. It is
mandatory that students also attend a range of
work experience placements to achieve a minimum
of 300 hours which are assessed as part of the
vocational programme.
Jobs and Careers
Work within care settings and other Health and Social Care environments.
Successful
Completion
Could allow progression
onto a range of Level 4 awards and related higher
education programmes, for example social work,
nursing and Foundation Degrees.
Code:
FT113
Programme
Area:
Care and Childcare.
Course Length:
Two years full time.
Qualifications
Needed:
One of the following:
• BTEC First Diploma in Health and
Social Care at high Merit/ Distinction
• Four GCSEs grade A-C; one must be
English
Potential students will also be interviewed
to assess their suitability for a career
in Care.
Interview required:
Yes + reference and CRB
clearance.
Fee:
£35 admin fee + If you are aged 19+ a
fee may be payable - please check with Student
Services.
The course is assessed
through work experience and a range of methods
to include assignments, portfolios and practical
tasks. All units are assessed either internally
or externally via written and practical assignments.
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