This course will explore the diverse and complex nature of the Health and Social Care sector. Skills and knowledge can be developed, as well as an awareness of the needs of particular service user groups, such as early years care and education, older people or individuals with specific needs.
Course content
All students will study:
Year One
Unit 1
Building positive relationships in Health and Social Care
Unit 2
Equality and diversity
Unit 4
Anatomy and physiology
Year Two
Unit 3
Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care
Unit 9
Supporting people with learning disabilities
Unit 10
Nutrition
All students will study:
Year One
|
Unit 1 |
Building positive relationships in Health and Social Care |
|
Unit 2 |
Equality and diversity |
|
Unit 4 |
Anatomy and physiology |
Year Two
|
Unit 3 |
Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care |
|
Unit 9 |
Supporting people with learning disabilities |
|
Unit 10 |
Nutrition |
Assessment
60% Exam 40% coursework
Each unit has a variety of coursework assignments. Students will write assignments and be graded pass, merit or distinction. Students will sit external exams in three units in January or May.
60% Exam 40% coursework
Each unit has a variety of coursework assignments. Students will write assignments and be graded pass, merit or distinction. Students will sit external exams in three units in January or May.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
Each unit includes teaching, student research and presentations, coursework writing and practical skills. We strongly advise each student to arrange a regular voluntary placement in a health and social care setting to complement their classroom studies. This could be helping with scouts or brownies or supporting in a primary school or serving teas in a care home. Well-qualified and experienced teachers support and guide the progress of coursework and co-ordinate links with professionals and care settings.
Each unit includes teaching, student research and presentations, coursework writing and practical skills. We strongly advise each student to arrange a regular voluntary placement in a health and social care setting to complement their classroom studies. This could be helping with scouts or brownies or supporting in a primary school or serving teas in a care home. Well-qualified and experienced teachers support and guide the progress of coursework and co-ordinate links with professionals and care settings.
Progression
This course in Health and Social Care qualifies for UCAS points, enabling students to study for a degree or BTEC Higher National Diploma in related subjects, such as education, social work and nursing. Students could also go on to relevant employment within health and social care services.
This course in Health and Social Care qualifies for UCAS points, enabling students to study for a degree or BTEC Higher National Diploma in related subjects, such as education, social work and nursing. Students could also go on to relevant employment within health and social care services.
Charges
Students are expected to purchase USB sticks. They should have class materials for each lesson, and be able to meet their printing and photocopying costs as needed. There may be travel costs involved for attending work experience.
Students are expected to purchase USB sticks. They should have class materials for each lesson, and be able to meet their printing and photocopying costs as needed. There may be travel costs involved for attending work experience.
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