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Health and Social Care Diploma - Barnstaple

Course code: FTB010

The Programme

This is an introduction to the world of the Health and Social Care and is suitable as a starting point for those individuals without academic qualifications, who are keen to work in a health or social care setting. Learners will have to complete 37 credits over the academic year to gain the full Diploma qualification. You will also complete a Personal and Social Development qualification as well as Functional skills in English, Mathematics and ICT.

The Programme Content

Subjects covered on the Health and Social Care Diploma include Needs in Health and Social Care, Promoting Healthy Eating, Communication and Creative and Therapeutic Activities.

The Personal and Social Development Award/Certificate covers topics such as Rights and Responsibilities at work, Preparing for - and learning from - work placement, Managing Your Money and Healthy Lifestyles.

Functional Skills in Mathematics, English and ICT are also covered as part of this course.

Entry Requirements

Entry will be dependant on your interview and you will need to show a real interest in working within the health and social care sector.

You will need to have a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check which will show any cautions as well as convictions. If you have any issues on your CRB you will need to discuss this with us as some work placement settings will not allow you to attend without a clear CRB.

Costs

The CRB check costs approximately £54 (it is subject to price changes beyond our control). The course is free to learners aged 16 to 19. You will have to pay for the costs of trips and visits that are part of your course. You will also need a memory stick to store your work on and will need to bring a folder, paper and pens to college with you.

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Progression

The next step would be to do the Level 2 Health and Social Care or a Level 2 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship, both of which will build on the knowledge you gained on this course. To move to Level 2 you have to pass the Level 1 Diploma and Functional Skills. If you decide that health and social care is not for you could apply for a different Level 2 course offered by Petroc.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2012 / 2013 academic year.

CRB Checks

Due to the nature of the course, a CRB check is required at induction of the course.

Further Information

Further Information