Health and Social Care

The 12-unit BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care prepares learners for employment in the Health and Social Care sector. It is broadly equivalent to 4 GCSE at A* to C. This qualification prepares learners for employment within the Health and Social Care sector. Following successful completion of the programme, learners progress into work or may meet the entry requirements to enter onto the level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment. 2. Extensive vocational experience in a variety of roles. 3. Great links between the college and employers. 4. Supportive learning environments, which provide for individual needs. 5. Highly skilled and knowledgable staff. What will I Study? The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 7 mandatory units plus 6 specialist units. Work experience and functional skills is an integral part of the course. Core Units – must be taken include: * Human Lifespan Development * Health and Social Care Values * Effective Communication * Equality and Diversity * Individual Rights * Healthy Living * Carry out a research project Specialist units- six units will be chosen by the tutors prior to course start from the following units: * Social influences on Health and Wellbeing * Promoting Health and Wellbeing * Human Body Systems and Care of disorders * Services in Health and Social Care * The impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing * Skills and qualities to work in health and social care How will I be Taught? Tutors have a variety of vocational qualifications and experience and so are able to provide “real” life links to theory learned. Lessons will include a range of activities for individual and group work. A number of projects will be undertaken, guest speakers and external visits will be arranged to support your learning. How will I be Assessed? The majority of the course will be assessed through production of a final written assignment for each unit. Two units are assessed through externally moderated exams. What our students say? "It's helpful towards a career and will give you different choices. The lecturers deliver the course in a interesting way and they provide us with enough time to complete our work" BH 2013-14