Health and Social Care
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Health Science, Education and Public Services
- Qualification NCFE Extended Diploma
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
- Location Hele Road Centre
- Course Length 2 years
Overview
This course is a two-year programme, and it is ideal if you are looking for an extensive, general preparation for a career in health or social care.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you wish to pursue a career in (amongst others) nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, social work, psychology and youth work.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Study Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
- Look at infection prevention and control in social care or health science
- Find out about working in Health and Social Care
- Undertake reflective practice
- Choose a pathway in second year: Social Care or Health Science
- Study units which cover Anatomy and Physiology, Research Skills, Human Growth and Development, Sociology, Psychology, Genetics and Biomedical Science
- Undertake work experience, totalling a minimum 175 hours in vocational settings across the two years, 75 hours in Year 1 and 100 hours in Year 2.
- Assessment
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Internally marked assignments and externally marked assessments.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths*, plus two additional GCSEs at grade 3 or above.
You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for your work placements.
Science is recommended at grade 4 or above if you wish to become a nurse or work in a health-related field.
Progression and careers
In addition to the careers mentioned in the previous paragraph, you could go on to university level study or an apprenticeship in a wide range of health and social care related subjects such as nursing, teaching and social work.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma study programme is eligible for UCAS points. Please check the UCAS website for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this programme include placement/work experience?
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Yes this programme has mandatory placement hours of 75 hours in Year 1 and 100 Hours in Year 2. Totalling a minimum of 175 hours across the two year programme.
- Can I study this programme alongside one GCSE?
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Yes if required this programme does allow the study of one GCSE alongside the programme, this could be GCSE English or Maths if not achieved at Grade 4. This can also be GCSE Biology if a science is required for progression e.g. to nursing
- Does this programme involve exams?
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No this programme is assessed using continuous assessment with a series of internally marked assignments. In addition you complete one synoptic assessment in Year 1 and one in Year 2, this assessment is completed in college but is externally marked.
- Does this programme allow me to become a paramedic?
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Yes this programme can support an application to access paramedic science
- Do I need to find my own placement/work experience?
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No we have a team of placement officers who support you with securing your work placement.
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Have a question?
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“I have really enjoyed the practical element of the Public Services course, we have been looking at the radio communications that the emergency services use which is really interesting. I also like the coursework, which suits me better than exams. After College I would like to go to university to study criminology and then hopefully work for... Read more >
“I have found the course so interesting and enjoyable. The placement has offered us a new perspective on what we learn at College and helped us put our skills into practice. In the future I hope to go to university to study Midwifery.” Read more >
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