If you are interested in a career in health and social care, this work related 2-year course, equivalent to 2 A Levels will give you the knowledge and skills you need to take your first steps. It allows you to explore different health and social care roles to help you plan your future career options. You don't need any previous knowledge or experience of the health and social care sector to take this course. The course can be taken alongside other BTEC Nationals or A Levels to support move on toion to specific job roles or higher education courses in health and social care, for example occupational therapy or nursing. You'll learn more about the health and social care sector, the roles and career pathways within it. You'll explore human growth and development through the different stages of life and the genetic, environmental, social and economic factors that affect them. You'll find out about the physical, psychological and social effects of aging. You'll get research skills and understand methods that can be used to gather information in health and social care. You'll learn about the principles and values that underpin good quality care such as equality and diversity, safeguarding, empathy and trust and you'll understand your professional responsibilities for maintaining safe practice. You'll cover public health and look at how healthcare professionals and government agencies seek to influence public behaviour in relation to their health and wellbeing. You'll learn through classroom-based lectures, discussions and practical activities such as role-plays, debates and presentations. There will be talks and workshops from professionals within the sector as well as visits to health and social care organisations and events. You'll have the opportunity to undertake relevant work experience in a range of health and social care settings.