Part Two - Yeovil College

A Level (Level 3)Government & PoliticsA Level (Level 3)Applied Health & Social CareThis course encourages you to take a livelyand critical interest in all aspects of thecurrent political scene. You will explore anddiscuss the here and now, the big issuesaffecting the lives of you and everyone inthis country, how we are governed, howelections are won and lost and the impactof the European Union.Entry RequirementsStandard entry requirements apply.Trips/ResidentialsTrip to Parliament – £15. There is also a residential.Career Prospects/ProgressionThis course is highly regarded by universities. It is ofparticular value to anyone considering a career in publicadministration, journalism or business and management.This course provides you with a broadeducational basis for Higher Education,professional training or employment inHealth & Social Care. You will learn aboutHuman Growth & Development, Communication& Values, Disease and Health & WellbeingPromotion. You will relate theory to practicethrough work experience.Entry RequirementsStandard entry requirements apply.Course ExpensesRecommended textbooks – approximately £22 per year.Yeovil College polo shirt – £12 (optional).WORK ExperienceYou are expected to complete at least one half day ofwork experience a week throughout the course.Trips/ResidentialsThere is an opportunity for an overseas trip to help youexplore Health & Social Care in another culture. Previousdestinations have included Slovenia, Venice, Prague,Slovakia and South Africa.Career Prospects/ProgressionYou can progress to university or professional training inareas including nursing, occupational therapy, teaching,social work or youth and community work, such as theHND in Health & Social Care available at the UniversityCentre Yeovil. You can also progress to a relatedApprenticeship or relevant paid or voluntary work.For moreinformation onTaster Dayssee page 11594For further information call 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. Information correct at time of print.