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Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Study Times: 
Full Time
Level: 
Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
Length of course: 
1 year
Venue: 
Poplar Centre
Age Group: 
16-19 Year Olds

This course allows you to prepare for a career in a care setting or to progress on to higher level study. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers in a number of care services and develop the skills to work with people with a variety of needs. To help you make the connection between theory and practice you will carry out assignments and undertake work experience. 

Assignments cover issues such as care values, individual development, care needs of people (related to physical or learning disability, age and mental or physical health), communication skills, practical care tasks, health, safety and hygiene.

Assessment is by case studies, projects, and reports and presentations related to College and individual study, as well as your work experience.

Where this course might take me: 
If you want to study childcare or health and social care but also need to gain your GCSE English, Maths or science then please talk to us about your options.

Access to Nursing and the Health Professions

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Study Times: 
Full Time
Part Time
Daytime
Evening
Level: 
Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
Length of course: 
One year
Venue: 
Arbour Square Centre
Age Group: 
Over 19 - Adult

Access courses are for adults who want to study at University but do not yet have the required qualifications. To be successful on the course you need to be prepared for one year of intensive study, including a lot of private study as well as your time in College. In addition to English, Maths and Study Skills you will take modules in Human Biology, Sociology and Social Policy, Psychology and Health Studies.  Previous students have progressed to degree and diploma courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and many other health related degrees.
 

Days and Times: 
Full time: 3 days/week 9.30-3.30 (Tues-Thurs) or Part Time: Tues and Thursday 5.00-9.00
Who this course is for: 
Adults over 19 wishing to progress to study further study in health related fields
Where this course might take me: 
Health related degree courses at a range of HE institutions. We have a progression agreement with City University for their Adult Nursing degree.

Progression Diploma in Nursing and Health

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Study Times: 
Part Time
Daytime
Level: 
Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
Length of course: 
One year
Venue: 
Arbour Square Centre
Age Group: 
Over 19 - Adult

Our level 2 Progression Diploma courses are for adults aged 19 or over, and are a preparation for level 3 study or for employment. All courses have a strong focus on developing English and Maths skills, and all students are expected to take national literacy and numeracy tests as well as completing a portfolio. On the Progression Diploma in Nursing and Health you will take Health Studies, ICT and an Introduction to Science. You will develop presentation skills and learn to write about your ideas while gaining practical experience through voluntary work.
 

Days and Times: 
3 days per week 9.30-3.30
Who this course is for: 
Adults aged 19 or over who have an interest in health care work . Many adults who are considering progression to university start by taking a level 2 progression diploma in order to develop their confidence in English, Maths and study skills.
Where this course might take me: 
Access to Nursing, Access to Science, NVQ, BTEC and CACHE Certificate courses, employment with the NHS or other providers of health and social care.