This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to be ready to take up employment in health & social care or to progress onto higher education. This rewarding career offers a huge variety of roles and leads very well to further study at a higher level. Our expert teachers will support you through this two-year course which comprehensively prepares you for a career in social and healthcare. You will study 13 units covering topics such as: • Working in Health & Social Care • Human Lifespan Development • Psychology • Sociology • Promoting Public Health • Anatomy & Physiology • Work Experience You will be expected to study GCSE Maths if you do not already have grade 4 or above.
A minimum of five academic GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Other academic subjects could include Science, Geography, History or a Level 2 Health & Social Care course with at least an overall Merit profile and Functional Skills at Level 2. All applicants require a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). The College is a registered body under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will enable students to apply for a Disclosure check. If you are applying for a place you need to be willing to discuss previous convictions, reprimands, cautions or final warnings prior to enrolling on the course. This will allow us to provide you with appropriate information, advice and guidance on an individual basis.
There is a combination of internally and externally assessed units, and you will build a personal development portfolio. In addition, you will complete 100 mandatory hours of work placement in a variety of care settings, which will prepare you for the world of work.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX |
This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to be ready to take up employment in health & social care or to progress onto higher education. This rewarding career offers a huge variety of roles and leads very well to further study at a higher level. Our expert teachers will support you through this two-year course which comprehensively prepares you for a career in social and healthcare. You will study 13 units covering topics such as: • Working in Health & Social Care • Human Lifespan Development • Psychology • Sociology • Promoting Public Health • Anatomy & Physiology • Work Experience You will be expected to study GCSE Maths if you do not already have grade 4 or above.
A minimum of five academic GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Other academic subjects could include Science, Geography, History or a Level 2 Health & Social Care course with at least an overall Merit profile and Functional Skills at Level 2. All applicants require a clear enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS). The College is a registered body under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will enable students to apply for a Disclosure check. If you are applying for a place you need to be willing to discuss previous convictions, reprimands, cautions or final warnings prior to enrolling on the course. This will allow us to provide you with appropriate information, advice and guidance on an individual basis.
There is a combination of internally and externally assessed units, and you will build a personal development portfolio. In addition, you will complete 100 mandatory hours of work placement in a variety of care settings, which will prepare you for the world of work.