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Health and Social Care: Health and Social Care:
BTEC Introductory Diploma BTEC First Diploma
During this course you will learn about the different health The course is equivalent to four GCSE grades A*-C.
and social care providers and what it is like to work in a There are various work placements, including early years
care organisation. You will gain an insight into your own settings and day care centres for older people.
skills and abilities.
Course details There are six coursework units of study over
Course details This is a level 1 course, equivalent to four the year. These include areas such as anatomy and
GCSE grades D-G, with nine units of study, and work physiology, human growth and development, individual
placements with children, the elderly, disabled clients or rights in care settings, individual needs in the care sector,
those with learning difficulties. the impact of diet on health and vocational experiences
in care settings. Students need to complete 60 hours’ work
How is it assessed? Each unit is assessed independently. experience including a two-week block placement.
There are no exams with this qualification. All units are
coursework-based. Two of the units will be externally How is it assessed? This course is assessed through
moderated by Edexcel. coursework. Each unit is internally assessed and
moderated. There are no exams. Work experience is
Course duration One year full-time. integral to the course and is part of the assessment criteria.
What do I need to study this subject? You should have Course duration One year full-time.
good communication skills (speaking and listening), and
the ability to work as part of a team, in College and on What do I need to study this subject? You should have four
placement. An awareness of anti-discriminatory practice GCSE grades A*-D including English Language and Maths
and a good record of attendance and punctuality are or Science, or a Merit/Distinction in an appropriate BTEC
also required. Work experience in a care setting is Introductory course. Effective communication skills, a good
desirable. All students are required to complete a record of attendance and punctuality, and an awareness
Criminal Records Bureau check at the beginning of the of anti-discriminatory practice are essential. All students are
course. required to complete a Criminal Records Bureau check at
the beginning of the course.
Where can this lead me? You can progress to level 2 or
into employment as a childcare and education assistant Where can this lead me? Progression to level 3 courses
or care assistant. depends upon your grades. The qualification is accepted
for entry to the Diploma in Nursing course in some
What are the enrichment opportunities? We offer work universities, and employment in care settings, for example,
experience in statutory, voluntary and private sector health care assistant.
organisations, and visits to specialist health and social
care settings for a range of clients, as well as guest What are the enrichment opportunities? We offer work
speakers. experience in a range of care settings, visits to university
open days, food hygiene and various guest speakers.
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