Health and Social Care Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

This course will give you knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subjects relating to health and social care services and careers. You will also gain practical experience from work placements.The 6 unit Subsidiary Diploma prepares learners for employment in sector and will be suitable for learners who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work. The 2nd year particularly supports students who wish to progress onto university. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment 2. An amazing opportunity to complete a placement in Africa 3. High percentage of students successfully progress onto Higher Education 4. Extensive vocational experience in a variety of roles 5. A large number of professional external speakers What will I Study? This course consists of six core units. Work experience is an integral part of the course. Within the first year you will be taught: - Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care - Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care - Development Through the Life Stages - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care - Caring for Children and Young People. The second year will offer a variety of specific units and optional pathways in Health Studies or Social Care. Second year units: - Supporting and Protecting Adults - Coping with Change in a Health and Social Care Context - Caring for Individuals with Additional Needs - Dealing with Challenging Behaviour - Caring for Older People - Infection Prevention and Control - Technology in Health and Social Care Services - Working within Health or Social Care How will I be Taught? Teaching and learning through taught sessions, group work, role play, self study and practical tasks. There will also be a number of trips to help enhance the learning experience for all. Students will have access to a wide range of reading materials within the library and online library. IT resources are available within sessions. How will I be Assessed? There will be a variety assignments, which will be assessed in a variety of ways including written projects, essays, presentations, voice recordings and virtual tasks. Assignments are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction. Some of these tasks will need to be submitted online. What our students say? "Staff go above and beyond their role" JA. "A course with a lot of variety, challenges and opportunities" ND. "A fun, enjoyable, educational course with friendly, welcoming members or staff" LB. "Exec has given us the opportunity to be involved in the student voice and prepare us for HE" HR.