Health and Social Care Level 2
This course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare you for employment in the health and social care sector or to provide career development opportunities to progress onto a relevant Level 3 programme. You will be fully supported by highly qualified and experienced staff who are committed to creating engaging and exciting learning environments for all. As work placement is an integral part of this programme, you will get the opportunity for both learning and practical experience.
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Description
The course comprises classroom based learning and work placement. Classroom based learning will help develop and understanding of the relevant health and social care theory which you can then put into practice within the a setting. You will complete a minimum of 60 hours of work placement and this will also help develop other core skills such as communication and listening skills; you will also be able to develop a secure understanding of the care values including confidentiality, person centred care and safeguarding.
A Disclosure Barring Check (DBS) is required for all learners in order to work with Vulnerable Individuals. We try to work with students to identify a suitable work placement taking into consideration interests and future career aspirations.
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Entry Requirements
Students will need to have five GCSE passes at grade D or above in English and also in Maths. Alternatively, students will be accepted onto the course if they have an equivalent vocational qualification at merit grade, and Functional Skills Maths and English, preferably at Level 1. All students must have achieved, or show the ability to achieve, Maths and English to D or equivalent. Where a student has not yet fulfilled this requirement, a functional skills qualification is a mandatory part of this course.
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Qualification
BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
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Progression
Level 3 Health and Social Care
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Assessment
Assessment will be by assignments, which can consist of reports, presentations, posters, leaflets, and group activities
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Home Study
Research is an ongoing expectation of the programme/course. This will demonstrate motivation and research skills. There is approximately 5 hours a week of homework or research.
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Work Placement
You are expected to attend 2 days a week during term time, plus 3 block weeks over the year.
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Fees and Additional Costs
It is recommended that students have access to a copy of the student text book at home. Some copies may be available to loan via the Learning Resource Centre. Students will also need to buy an embroidered polo shirt and/or jumper for work placement.
| Code | Start | Fees* |
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| HSCAREL2 242501 | September 2024 | Fee Information |
* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..