This two-year course is designed to deliver you into employment in the sector or to support you to progress on to a university programme at University Centre Somerset or other universities, and has been developed with employers to ensure that you are well prepared for your next step. If you are considering a career in the health care sector, nursing or social work, this course will support you to discover the range of employment opportunities available. The course offers valuable work experience opportunities in a range of placements with local care providers. It will help you develop key skills that are valued by employers and universities and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills that will support you to access further training and qualifications.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range including English and maths and science would be an advantage. You will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with no disclosures as you will complete work placements in a health or healthcare setting as part of your course.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence using a range of assessment methods. These may include assignments, individual research, project work, presentations, and written assignments as well as external assessments in years 1 and 2 in the form of exams and supervised studies.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bath Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4PZ |
This two-year course is designed to deliver you into employment in the sector or to support you to progress on to a university programme at University Centre Somerset or other universities, and has been developed with employers to ensure that you are well prepared for your next step. If you are considering a career in the health care sector, nursing or social work, this course will support you to discover the range of employment opportunities available. The course offers valuable work experience opportunities in a range of placements with local care providers. It will help you develop key skills that are valued by employers and universities and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills that will support you to access further training and qualifications.
You need five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range including English and maths and science would be an advantage. You will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with no disclosures as you will complete work placements in a health or healthcare setting as part of your course.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence using a range of assessment methods. These may include assignments, individual research, project work, presentations, and written assignments as well as external assessments in years 1 and 2 in the form of exams and supervised studies.