BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 Course Sheet

BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 2

INTRODUCTION

This full-time course is designed for people who want a job caring for others and a chance to learn a variety of relevant skills.

CORE UNITS

Communication in Health and Social Care
Individual Rights in Health and Social Care
Individual Needs in Health and Social Care
Ensuring Safe Environments

You will also cover 4 optional units.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

English
IT

This will give an additional qualification valued by employers and Universities.

PROJECT LEVEL 2

The course is delivered using a variety of strategies. There are formal lessons, lectures, group discussions, research and practical sessions. In addition, students undertake professional practice placements in a care setting.

Assessment is mainly through coursework assignments, presentations and placement reports.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

The course is studied full-time for one year.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

The entry qualifications are:

2 x C"s and 2 x D"s GCSE
A good reference
Good communication skills
A genuine caring attitude is essential

All students will need to demonstrate at interview the personal skills and qualities required to support their professional development including good communication skills.

Mature students will need to provide evidence of their ability to study at this level. Evidence of relevant work experience with good references will be taken into account.

WHERE COULD IT LEAD

Successful completion of the course will give you the opportunity to:

Gain employment in a variety of care settings
Progress to further courses

You will need merit/distinction to progress to a level 3 course in Health and Social Care or Childcare. With a good reference from your tutor.

FEES

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.

International and EU Students, please contact the International Office on +44 (0)1205 313212 or enquiry@boston.ac.uk for details on Fees.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

A small charge may be made for educational visits.

A CRB check is required for all students to be paid for by the applicant. This is non-refundable.

NB: Convictions, warnings or pending convictions should be disclosed at point of interview. Any of the above may jeopardise a place on a course which contains placement. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis. However failure to disclose will result in course termination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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:

Check qualifications
Take up references
Complete paperwork
Gather information for CRB checks

An Assessment Day to include a further in-depth interview with Care Studies staff with be carried out on Wednesday 15^th June or Monday 20^th 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

Minimum 2 years clear of any cautions, reprimands, warnings or convictions.
Blanket ban on violence, racism and drug/alcohol misuse, burglary.
Further investigations on any cautions, reprimands, warnings or convictions will be considered on an individual basis.

HOW TO APPLY

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.

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.