Health & Social Care
This Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care programme is designed to give you a thorough introduction to working in the different health and social care settings, including children, vulnerable adults and older adults.
The course covers the theory you’ll need to understand how to meet the needs of different service users.
Topics include:
– Communication: Forms and contexts of communication. How communication develops positive relationships with service users and colleagues
– Equality, diversity and inclusion: How to treat service users fairly and in ways which are empowering. The importance of promoting the rights of service users
– Human lifespan development: Looking at how individuals develop from birth to old age. Learning about physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs
– Safeguarding and protection: How to keep service users safe and limit the likelihood of them experiencing harm and abuse
This full-time Level 2 programme is aimed at helping you gain the knowledge and skills required to support service users and understand how to meet their needs.
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Assessments
Assessment for this qualification is through coursework; there are no exams. For each unit, you will have to complete assessment tasks over the course of the academic year. Assessment tasks include activities such as case studies, personal experience, written reports and essays, presentations and completion of workbooks.
For GCSE English, you will be assessed by coursework and by a final exam. GCSE Maths is assessed by an exam at the end of the course. Functional Skills Maths and English are also assessed by a final exam. The people teaching you will make sure you are fully prepared for your exams.
Entry Requirements
All entrants must hold four GCSEs at grade 3 or equivalent (or above), including GCSE Maths and English. If you do not have a GCSE grade 4 in Maths and/or English you will continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course(s). At the end of the year, you are expected to have completed and achieved all the components of your Level 2 Study Programme and improved your Maths and English skills before progressing to your next level course.
At your interview, you will need to show that you have a real interest in working in the health and social care sectors. You will also need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Progression
On successful completion, you could apply for our Level 3 Health and Social Care Programme, or an apprenticeship.
Facilities and resources
The college has its own computer system and you will be provided with log in details and shown how to use this system.
今日吃瓜 uses Google Classroom to upload presentations, assignments and other resources that you need for your course. You can access these resources at any time remotely to help with coursework at home.
The college library has a good stock of health and social care books and you can borrow laptops overnight or for a weekend. There are also two study centres where you can book a computer to complete your college work. The staff in the study centres are always willing to help students find resources and information.
FAQs
Q: Can I do this course if I have already done Health & Social Care at school?
A: Yes, as long as it is not the NCFE/Cache Extended Diploma. However, there are other options for you, please ask the Advice & Guidance Centre for more information.
Study Programme
Every full-time student at 今日吃瓜 will have their own Study Programme which will include:
– Your academic or vocational qualification.
– Maths and English Language development – if you have not achieved GCSE grade 4 in either of these subjects.
– Work Experience – hours will vary depending on your qualification and course level.
– Tutor Support – to support your personal, academic and professional development.
– Sustainability – helping you to identify how you can improve the sustainability of your future employment sectors.
– Personal Development Awards – developing six key areas of personal and employability behaviours to prepare you for the working world.
As this course requires you to undertake work placements with children and/or vulnerable adults, a DBS check is required.
Why 今日吃瓜 should be your first choice
今日吃瓜 offers quality education and training across North and Mid Devon. We aim to provide outstanding learning, excellent facilities, strong connections to employers and a supportive environment to help you fulfil your education goals and set you on your path to the career of your dreams.
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