Health and Social Care BTEC Diploma Level 2

Updated on Tue, 08/11/2011 - 1:40pm.
Recreation and Welfare
Course Type: Full-time
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Course Level: Course Level2

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Location: Braintree,
Colchester
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Duration:

1 year
Centre: Recreation and Welfare
Course Code:

ZH20411 (Colchester)

ZH20521 (Braintree)
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Course Description:

The course is suitable for students who wish to take an initial qualification and follow a career in the health and social care services. Work experience placements are a valuable part of the course. Students apply learning in a practical and realistic way, develop skills that are highly valued by employers and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills.

Delivery is through a mixture of lectures, assignments, seminar presentations, resource based learning, research, personal study and tutorials. Work experience placements are a significant element of the course (60 hours contact time is required).

In addition students will study at least one functional skill in English, mathematics or ICT as part of their main programme.

Course Content:

Includes:

  • Communication and Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sector
  • Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sectors
  • Vocational Experience in Health or Social Care Setting
  • Cultural Diversity in Health and Social Care
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
  • Human Lifespan Development

Entry Requirements:

Normally a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grades C-D) including English language or introductory Diploma (Distinction) of GNVQ Foundation (Merit), plus a successful interview, satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced check and excellent references. Completion of a basic skills assessment.

Career Opportunities:

Employment in healthcare industries.

Course Progression:

Further education progression opportunities such as the CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education (Merit required), National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Merit required), or National Diploma in Health Studies (Merit plus C/C in science GCSE required). Progression to Level 3 requires English and Maths at Grade C as well as Merit in the Level 2. Please note: There is a charge of £36 for a CRB check.

Further Information:

Course Enquiry Line: (01206) 712777

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Disclaimer:

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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Updated on Tue, 08/11/2011 - 1:40pm.
 
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