Course code
2B2-003
Location
Barnet Campus
Length of course
1 year full time
Course Overview
For students aged 16-18 and wishing to gain more experience/develop their skills in the Health, Social Care & Social Work, Sociology/Psychology and Nursing/Midwifery sector. This course at Barnet and Southgate College provides an excellent introduction to the topics which you will study when you go to University to pursue a career in your chosen field. You will gain practical experience to the everyday work involved in these professions.
Get career-ready while you study
From CV workshops and interview preparation to work placements and employer projects, you’ll develop the skills and experience employers value alongside your course.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will require a CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care plus GCSE maths and English Grade C (4/5) or above. You may also apply if you have 5 GCSE grade A*-C (8/9 – 4/5), which must include English Language and maths at Grade C (4/5) or above. We will require an excellent reference from a previous school or college confirming a good record of attendance and punctuality.
You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat. When you come into college you will have to submit a handwritten personal statement of approximately 200 words to your interview, highlighting why you would like to work in the health and social care sector.
Please complete an application form and return to the College – either online, by post or in person at the one of our campuses.
What this course covers
Infection prevention and control in health and social care;
Human growth and development; Safeguarding in health and social care; Working in health and social care; Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care; Communication in health and social care; Sociological perspectives in health and social care; Psychological perspectives in health and social care; Reflective practice;
Synoptic External Marked Assessment.
Your assessment will be based on completion of assignments and attending 160 hours of work placement.
Level 3 CACHE Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Fees and funding
There will be additional costs for course textbooks and enrichment activities.
Progression
Upon successful completion of achieving a Merit or Distinction for Year 1 of the course, and if you maintain an excellent level of attendance and punctuality, you may be able to progress on to year 2 in order to achieve the BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Modules
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