The course has been designed to help learners with the skills and knowledge needed to work in the health and social care sector. Learners will also develop employability skills, including communication skills, team work, time management and creativity.
WHAT WILL I DO?
Subjects include some of the following: The role of the carer at meal-times, creative activities for children, promoting healthy eating in care and helath and social care needs. The course is taught using a variety of methods including: lectures, practical sessions, project work, research, guest speakers and vistis.
All those working in the care sector need to undergo a CRB check. Convictions, warnings or pending convictions should be disclosed at point of interview. Any of the above may jeopardise a place on a course. Each case with be dealt with on an individual basis. However, failure to disclose will result in course determination.
Successful candidates with a good tutor reference could progress to a level 2 course (e.g DCCE or 1st Diploma Caring).
NB: This is a foundation course, and not a licence to practise.
There is no practical placement within this qualification.
Full time Courses are free for those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for details.
No fees attached for those under 19"s.
A CRB check is required for all students to be paid by the applicant (non-refundable).
A small charge may be made for educational visits.
You will be expected to purchase your own stationery and memory stick.
Where courses last for more than one year, only the first year"s fees are shown
You will be invited to Boston College for a standard interview to:
An Assessment Day to include a further in-depth interview with Care Studies staff with be carried out on Wednesday 15th June or Monday 20th June.
A 5 day Practical Placement with relevant reference will be required, prior to starting the course (if that cannot be obtained through school work experience, the students must access it themselves).
You will require a clear CRB or
You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.