Entry Requirements:

To access the course you will require:

• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and math’s*
• Ideally learners will have studied a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social care, but this is not essential.
• Prior to enrolment on the course you will also be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will be paid for by the college

*Students may be considered in extenuating circumstances following a diagnostic assessment

What will I learn?

As part of this course, you will learn:

• Empowerment in health and social care
• Protection in health and social care
• Anatomy
• Research skills
• Personal and professional development in health and social care

You will also be required to study a further four units – which will be selected by tutors to meet the needs of the group – such as:

• Medication in health and social care
• Ethics in health and social care
• Technology in health and social care
• Psychology of ageing
• Nutrition
• Public health
• Mental wellbeing
• End of life care

What skills will I gain?

Studying this course you will develop:

• Important vocational skills in communication, health and safety and equality and diversity
• In-depth knowledge of human growth and development through the life stages
• Understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems
• Understanding of the different sociological and psychological approaches that can be used when working in a health and social care setting
• Valuable team working skills by taking part in whole class and small group discussions and presentations
• Research skills to enable you to plan and conduct your own research relating to a health or social care issue and evaluate the success of your outcomes
• Skills to plan, monitor and reflect on your own professional development while on placement

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the course you will be supported by fully qualified teachers who will provide training in health and social care, as well as observe and assess your performance in each unit, check and mark your work and give you regular feedback. They will also support you to develop a portfolio of work and put together your CV or personal statement.

We have excellent feedback from our students and many have gained employment, or progressed to further/higher level courses at the college and then moved on to university.

What can I do next?

The skills and knowledge you will gain on this course will enable you to:

• Work in the health and social care profession
• Progress to a higher education course in the subject