Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time, Day
Summary
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the Health & Social Care Sector giving you the underpinning knowledge and skills to progress within this industry. Work experience is included as part of the course to give you a range of valuable practical experiences. It will also help build your confidence, knowledge and enhance your practical social care skills.
The course is made up of a variety of units which may include:
- Human Lifespan Development
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Current research in Health and Social Care
- Promoting Public Health
- Work Experience
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Physiological Disorders and their care
- Sociological perspectives
- Psychological perspectives
Why our college?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.
Attend a taster day
Satisfactory completion and submission of your Enrolment Task as directed.
Provide two positive references
Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
Assessment
Assessment is through a variety of methods, which include exams, controlled assessments, assignments, case studies and course work. You will also keep a log of your experience on placement and your personal development. This qualification will include both internal and external assessment methods.
Progression
Further academic options could include study at degree or foundation degree level at University or College.
Career Progression
You could study a wide range of courses at University including those related to Health or Social Care or go directly into employment with the option of further training e.g. NVQs/apprenticeships. Some students go straight into employment, often as a result of successful work placements.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
Where Next?
Why our college?
Industry standard facilities
At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.
Gain real experiences of work
All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.
A unique student experience
This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.
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