The course provides the theory and practical experience for students who would like to work in the Health and Social Care sector. It is broadly equivalent to one A-Level.
WHAT WILL I DO
Subjects include: Exploring Personal and Professional Development, Communication, Equality, Diversity and Rights, Health and Safety, and Vocational Experience. The course is taught using a variety of methodoligies including: project work; student led research; lectures; and seminars.
Work experience will take place in a variety of settings including: residential care; nursing care and child care environments.
The course consists of 3 days per week in college and 2 days per week on placement. The course lasts for 1 year.
4 GCSE"s at grades A* - D (or equivalent) including English at a C and Maths at a D or First Diploma in a related specialism or CACHE Level 2 with Merit/Distinction profile.
Successful completion of this course could progress to studying the BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or employment in health and social care settings.
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.
Full-time courses are free for those under 19 on 31st August of the year they start their course. For others, fees may vary depending on personal circumstances. Please enquire for further details.
All students will require a CRB certificate to undertake work experience. 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.
Course text books are advisable.
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 (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 to this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the information officer on 01205 313 218 for further information.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.