Course description
Health & Social Care BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF): This qualification has been designed to account for two-thirds of a two-year, full-time study programme for learners who are intending to go onto further study in a related sectorGain the skills and experience needed to either go on to work or Higher Education studying nursing, social work or paramedical professions. You will learn how to care for and support individuals with a variety of needs by studying current research, principles of safe practice, public health promotion, Infection control, Anatomy & Physiology, sociological and psychological perspectives, supporting individuals with additional needs, physiological disorders and their care and nutritional health. There will also be a practical element to the course where you are required to wear a uniform which you must purchase (approx �20) In Year 1 you complete a 100 hour work placement in a care setting, such as caring for the elderly, working in the community or caring for children with special needs. There will be some externally set assessments as part of the course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
� 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English & maths. If you do not have grade 4 (C) or above in both subjects the minimum for the other subject is grade 3 (D).OrA full Level 2 at Merit grade or above with maths & English grades equivalent to those stated above. Students with grade 3 (D) in either English or maths will be expected to re-take that subject in year 1.� A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the start of the course.� A keen interest in caring for others.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
National Certificate/Diploma
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