Hackney Community College Adult course guide 2013/2014
Health and Social Care BTEC Entry Level Diploma in Vocational
Studies (CAR10356) This course gives an introduction to Health and Social Care as well as improving your communication skills in spoken and written English. It can be especially useful for people who speak English as a second language. You will study 13 different units to complete your Vocational Diploma. These units are at Entry level 3: Self Assessment, Health Needs, Improving own Fitness, Communication between Children and Adults, Respecting Children, Introduction to Creative and Leisure Activities for Children and Adults, Planning for the Physical Care needs of Children and The Role of the Carer at Mealtimes. These units are at Level 1: Promoting Healthy Eating in Care, Communication with Adults and Children, Personal Care and How the Body Works. You will also have two lessons a week in English Language skills and one lesson of maths. There is a 3-week work placement where you will choose between working with children or adults. Entry requirements: No previous experience or qualifications are required but you will have a College assessment to check your English level, as you should be working towards Level 1. You will also have an interview to discuss your suitability for the course. Possible next steps: Progression could be to a level 1 Health and Social Care course or training for employment. Length of course (weeks): 36 Hours per week: 12.5 in the daytime
Level 1 Certificate: Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and
Young People’s Settings (CAR10358) This course is designed to develop your ability to work in the Health and Social Care sector. You will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for success in working life and further study. The course covers topics such as: the role of the carer at mealtimes, health and social care needs, personal care of individuals, learning experiences for children and young people, leisure activities for adults, promoting healthy eating and communication with adults and children. This is a Foundation Learning course where you will also gain a Level 1 Edexcel Certificate in Personal and Social Development, Functional Skills English or ESOL and maths. Entry requirements: An entry level qualification and appropriate standard of English, plus a College assessment. This course requires you to do a work placement where you will be regularly caring for, supervising, training, or being in sole charge of children or vulnerable adults. As an organisation that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we will ask you to have an enhanced DBS Check. Possible next steps: Level 2 qualifications such as the BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care, Level 2 NVQs or employment as a care worker or support worker with a variety of client groups. Length of course (weeks): 36 Hours per week: 15 in the daytime
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All courses are subject to change and may be cancelled without prior notice as a result of funding changes or low demand. You may be eligible for a discounted tuition fee or a loan on some courses, but you will need to check with us. Students who pay a tuition fee may also pay an exam, DBS Check and materials fee if applicable. This is just a guide to the courses we offer; check our website
www.hackney.ac.uk for up-to-date information.
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