This course is suitable for those seeking to work
professionally in the Health and care sector, providing a valuable foundation
for progression onto university degree courses or employment. This course is an
excellent choice for students interested in healthcare careers - nursing,
midwifery, paramedic technician, physiotherapy and, within the social care
sector - psychology and social work degrees.
One of the huge benefits of studying Health and Social care
at college is the professional qualifications of all the teaching staff. The
course is delivered by nurses, health visitors and other teachers who are
professionally qualified in their field e.g. social work or additional needs
specialist teachers. Students gain an excellent understanding of the
professional values of the sector because all of our tutors have worked within
the health and social care industry.
A compulsory part of
the course is work placement and you will need to complete 100 hours each year to pass the course. Work placement is organised by the work placement
team.
It is a full time course. You attend college three days per week and usually one day is out in placement throughout the college year. This offers the opportunity to work in a
variety of adult health and social care settings.
On successful completion of year 1 students have are invited to continue into year 2 and complete the BTec Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
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