BTEC COURSES
of well known organisations and many have also progressed to Higher Education at some of the top universities within the UK.
What do I need? If you are going to study a BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, the assumption is that you will have some interest in the subject, be entrepreneurial in some way, maybe even considering building your own business or helping to build someone else's business. A BTEC Extended Diploma in Business will give you the basic skills and knowledge you require in areas such as Finance, Law, Economics, Management and Marketing.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Why study the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care? This is a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge and practical skills in the health and social care sectors. You will learn how to carry out some of the practical skills such as measuring clients vital signs (blood-pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration), first aid skills (with a first aid certificate), caring for a virtual baby, caring for disabled clients, heart dissection etc.
What do I study? The course consists of eight core units and specialist units
The core units include: • developing effective communication in health and social care
• equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• health, safety and security in health and social care
• development through the life stages • fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• personal and professional development in health and social care
• sociological perspectives for health and social care
• psychological perspectives for health and social care
Assessment The course consists of coursework only. This will involve different methods of assessment e.g. essays, posters, practical tasks (carrying out first aid), leaflets, presentations etc.
Work Placement You will have the opportunity to undergo work placement one day per week to enable a good understanding of the course and develop some of the skills used in the care setting. This will be in a range of health and social care settings
Where does the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care take me? Successful completion offers different routes for progression. These include:
• Higher Education opportunities such as a degree/diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Radiotherapy, Paramedics, Speech and Language Therapy, Health Studies etc.
• direct entry into employment within the health and social care services for example, as a Clinical Support Nurse, Home Helps, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy Assistants etc.
• further learning opportunities within employment such as training possibly in National Vocational Qualification (NVQ).
What do I need? • a BTEC First qualification in Caring or Early Years
• GNVQ Intermediate/ BTEC First in Health and Social Care or any other related vocational area preferably a merit or distinction
• four GCSE passes at grade C or above
“I chose Palmer’s because it had the courses I wanted and it is convenient for me and easy to get to.
The College provides a lot of help and support for all students. The teachers are easy to get along with and are always willing to help me if I am ever stuck on a piece of work!”
After Palmer’s College Phillip would like to complete an apprenticeship that is related to his Business course.
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OUR STUDENTS PHILLIP
GEE WILLIAM EDWARDS SCHOOL & SPORTS COLLEGE BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA BUSINESS STUDIES
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