Course Summary
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma) is designed for those wishing to begin a career in social care and are progressing from Level 2 or GCSE level study.
You will cover essential topics such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and supporting individuals with a range of needs, equipping you with the tools and skills required for a career in industry, or further, higher education study.
What else do I need to know?
You can expect a comprehensive programme that will encompass both classroom learning and practical work placements, helping you to develop the skills required for employment or further study. You will cover a range of modules designed to support your progression.
Modules you will study include:
- Working in social care settings
- Roles, responsibilities and professional expectations
- Values, behaviours, dignity and personācentred care
- Care and support planning processes
- Communication in care settings
- Safeguarding and protection
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Learning disabilities and autism
- Dementia awareness
- Health, safety and wellbeing
- Infection prevention and control
- Personal and professional development
Entry requirements for the Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma) is English and Maths GCSE's at grade 4 (old GCSE grade C or above.
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma) will take you 2 years to complete. You will attend college at our Rochford Campus in Boston.
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma) is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost Ā£1500.
Fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email your query to fees@boston.ac.uk.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
The course is assessed using a range of methods, which include written assignments, booklets, posters, presentations and practical tasks.
Successful completion of the Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Social Care (Diploma) can support progression onto higher level study such as a degree or apprenticeship. You may also progress onto employment within the care sector.
Additional costs may include a Health and Social Care tunic for College, which is similar to those which carers and nurses wear in their jobs. These are approximately Ā£20 each. These can be ordered from the College at the beginning of the year.
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