Course Fact File
- Level 3
- Single Programme
- Vocational (Alternative Academic Qualification)
- 2 Year Duration
Overview
The Health and Social Care sector is exciting and worthwhile. You will work with those who may be vulnerable, helping them become increasingly independent, and to have dignity and choice in their lives.
If you want to help and support people, are looking for ‘hands-on’ experience to care for their needs and build trusting relationships, then this course is for you. .
What will you learn?
You will complete the following units which will help develop a broad understanding of the health and social care industry:
- Principles of Health & Social Care (Externally assessed exam)
- Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Social Care (Externally assessed exam)
- A person-centred approach to care
- Supporting people with long-term physiological conditions
- Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is for you if who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme and you wish to pursue a career in health, health science or caring for others in some capacity.
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Entry Requirements
You must have a minimum of five GCSEs grades 9-4, including Maths, Science and English Language.
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Experiences
Trips will be made to Castle Hill Hospital to take part in their surgical skills training along with hearing from academic and industry professionals through talks and workshops, held by local companies like City Health Care Partnership (CHCP), helping to enhance your learning through hands-on experience.
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Progression
This course is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTECs or A Levels. Alternatively, you may progress onto an apprenticeship in an associated industry or seek employment in related fields.
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Outcomes
Typical progression routes include further study or employment within fields including Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Social Work, Teaching and Nursing.
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