BTEC Diploma Health and Social Care Full Level 2

Suitable For

The course is designed for you if you would like a job caring for others as the training will prepare you for work in a caring profession.

Course Content

The course is designed for you if you want a job caring for others as it will prepare you to work in a caring profession. Subjects studied include:

• Anatomy & physiology
• Communication skills
• Creative & therapeutic activities
• Diet & nutrition
• Individual needs
• Vocational practice You will also be required to attend a work placement for a set number of hours each week. Additional studies include:
• Basic First Aid
• Drug Awareness
• Food Hygiene You may be required to continue to study English, maths or IT as part of your course.

Assessment Method

Coursework/assignments

Progression

Successful completion of this course will give you the opportunity to gain employment in a variety of Care settings, or progress on to a Level 3 programme if achieving a Merit/Distinction profile (along with English GCSE Grade C or equivalent).

Additional Information

All of the Caring & Early Years Education courses are subject to Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks for which an additional charge is payable.

Entry Requirements

2 GCSEs (Grade D or above), or equivalent e.g. Level 1 appropriate qualification with Merit/Distinction profile.