Health and Social Care (Foundation) | City College Plymouth

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Certificate/Diploma (Entry Level 3) - NOCN

Award/Certificate/Diploma (Level 1) - BTEC

Level

Entry

Level One

What's it all about?

If you know that you want to work in caring professions, but are not sure whether to work in health care, social care or childcare, then this course will help you make that final choice. It's an introductory course that helps to develop your caring skills and qualities in preparation for progression within your chosen career.

Progression

Preparation for a vocational career in caring services is the emphasis of this course. If you are successful, this is a suitable qualification for you to progress on to a range of further study at level 2, at the College. Students progressing onto the level 2 programme will need to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check to assess their suitability to undertake work experience in health, social care and early year settings. (Please note: you will be required to contribute towards the administration costs of the CRB check.)

It can also be used as a stepping-stone into employment in the health and social care sector where some previous experience is necessary to gain initial employment.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however you must show a willingness to engage and a genuine interest in the course that will enable you to progress into employment or further education.

Duration

One year

Are there any exams?

You will complete a range of portfolio tasks for each unit studied. Functional skills will be assessed by an end test.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will study a range of units including:

communicating effectively
factors affecting health
social/emotional needs
creative and leisure activities
personal care in health and social care
job opportunities in health and social care/childcare
rights and responsibilities at work.

When can I study?

Full-time

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Goschen Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

VIC2

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.