Health & Social Care BTEC Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma

Course code: FTB020

School of Health, Fitness & Supported Learning

The Programme

The BTEC National Certificate is an AS equivalent and the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma is an A2 equivalent. Both qualifications carry UCAS points needed for progression to University. These courses are ideal for anyone wanting to work in the health or social care sectors in the future. There are no exams in this qualification you are assessed on assignments and course work. Over the two years you will cover topics such as:
Communication - how we communicate effectively with various service users.
Health, Safety and Security - how hazards are assessed and what health care staff have to do to keep service users and their information safe and secure.
Cultural Diversity - how everyone is different with different needs.
Anatomy and Physiology - how the human body works.

As part of this programme you will need to complete work placement/experience and we will help you organise this.

The Programme Content

This is a Level 3 vocational qualification assessed through course work and assignment. It is equivalent to the AS/A2 Health and Social Care and attracts UCAS points to all you to progress to university.

Entry Requirements

At least five GCSEs, ideally including English Language at grade C or above. A Specialist Diploma or BTEC Level 2 Diploma, ideally with a higher grade. You may be asked to complete a communication assessment.

Costs

You will have to pay for an enhanced CRB check, please see CRB Checks information below. You will need a memory stick, folder, poly pockets, paper and pens*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

Level 3 qualifications are nationally recognised by employers and also attract UCAS points needed to progress to university.

Length of Study

Two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.

DBS Checks

As this course requires you to undertake work placements with children and/or vulnerable adults, a DBS check (formerly CRB check) is required. This will be carried out by Petroc prior to you starting the course in September and costs £53. Please click on the following link for