Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2019-20

Introduction to Health &
Social Care BTEC Level 1
Course length: 1 year | Code: 5015
Health & Social Care
BTEC Level 2
Course length: 1 year | Code: 5036
Entry requirements
• 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above in both English
& maths however, GCSE grade 3 (D) would be
preferable.
• We will do an assessment to find out if this course
is right for you.
• A positive attitude and a keen interest in caring
for all ages.
• You will be invited to a ‘taster’ session to find out
more about the course.
About the course
This course gives you a fantastic introduction to
working with adults in health & social care settings
or working with children. Topics include being
organised, developing a personal progression
plan, communication skills for health & social care
and advising others about healthy lifestyles. You
complete a unit on the experience of work and visit a
range of health & social care and childcare settings to
help you decide where you would like to work in the
future. You also gain personal & social development
skills which help you with your studies and finding a
job. In addition, you gain important Functional Skills
qualifications in maths and English.
Your future
After completing your course, you can move on to the
Health & Social Care BTEC Level 2 course, or other
Level 2 qualifications in Childcare. You may also move
on to an apprenticeship or employment in the Care
industry.
Entry requirements
• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above, including English.
or
A full Level 1 at Pass grade, plus a GCSE grade 3
(D) or above in English.
• A positive attitude and a keen interest in caring
for others.
• You will have an interview and further assessment
to check the course is right for you.
About the course
This course is a great starting point if you would like
to become a health or social worker, as you develop
the personal skills and qualities you need.
Topics include human lifespan development, health &
social care values, promoting health & wellbeing, the
impact of nutrition on health & wellbeing, equality &
diversity in health & social care, individual rights in
health & social care, human body systems & care of
disorders, and services in health & social care.
There are two externally set assessments which
you will take in January or May. You will also have
the opportunity to study GCSE maths and English.
You may be required to attend a work experience
placement during the year.
Your future
On successful completion of the course, you could
progress to the Health & Social Care Level 3 course,
or on to an apprenticeship in Health & Social Care
or Childcare. You could also use the skills and
experience you have gained to find employment in
the Care industry.
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