Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3

This course is suitable for students who are interested in all aspects of health and social care and who may wish to enter Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and other health and care related training, employment or Higher Education.

Subsidiary Diploma:
The course consists of 6 units: Developing Effective communication; Equality, Diversity and Rights; Health, Safety and Security; Development through the life stages; Health Education; Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care As part of the Professional Development unit, you will be expected to successfully complete a minimum of 50 hours work experience.

Diploma:
Successful completion of the subsidiary diploma will make up half of the diploma. In addition to the 6 units you will already have achieved, you would also complete the following units: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology; Sociology; Psychology; Values and Planning; Caring for Children and Young People; Technology in Health and Social Care Services; Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care. As part of the Professional Development Unit, you will be expected to successfully complete a minimum of 100 hours work experience. It is expected that you would complete this course by the end of April in the second year of your course.

Extended Diploma:
Following successful completion of the subsidiary diploma and diploma, the additional units that make up the full extended diploma are: Research Methods; Nutrition for Health and Social Care; Complementary Therapies; Caring for Older People; Applied Psychology; Vocational Experience.
To complete the Vocational Experience Unit, you would need to successfully complete 200 hours of work experience. This is in additional to the hours completed for the Certificate.

You will also study Information Technology as a Key Skill and may have the opportunity to study for the following: First Aid at Work; Food Hygiene Certificate; Manual Handling Training. You may also be able to re-sit GCSE maths or English if necessary.

End Qualification:

Extended diploma courses have 3 achievement points: you will work towards the subsidiary diploma qualification in the first year of the course and will have the opportunity to work towards either the diploma or the extended diploma in the second year.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

5 GCSEs grade A* to C, inclusive of English Language. Alternatives include BTEC First Diploma in Care at Merit or above, OR successful completion of any appropriate full Level 2 award in related disciplines. All Learners will be expected to provide a suitable Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check to enable work placements. Progression in to the Second Year of the course will be determined by the appropriate achievement of Units in Year One, aligned to target grades agreed at the start of the course. For some learners who have not successfully met all the Faculty performance expectations an agreed Contract for Learning will be applied in Year 2.

Assessment:

Assessment is continuous through assignment work, projects, case studies individually and in groups. Grades are awarded for each unit at Pass, Merit or Distinction, which leads to an overall grade for the full award.

Progression from this course:

Students who successfully complete the National Award will be encouraged to study towards the Extended diploma can lead to higher education in health or social care towards careers such as nursing, midwifery and social work.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

There may be some additional costs for your course. These will include text books, educational trips and the option to purchase Faculty clothing. The costs will be made known to you at interview. There is also a requirement for you to have a CRB check. This can be obtained through the college but the cost is the responsibility of the student.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)