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Health & Social Care (Level 2 Traineeship First Diploma)

Pearson BTEC
Care & Health

Course Overview

This course is equivalent to GCSEs and is designed as an introduction to the health and social care sector. External visits and visiting speakers will enable students to develop a deeper knowledge about this sector. Additional education in the area of visual awareness and sensory loss will be provided. Successful completion at the appropriate level enables students to apply for progression onto Level 3 pathways such as Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care/Health Studies/Health Sciences.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Applications for Further Education courses 24/25 opening early 2024

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Traineeship First Diploma Health and Social Care
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs Grade D-G or above to include Maths Grade D and English Grade DStudents who do not hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy will be required to complete these during this course.Students who do not hold Grade D in English and Maths will be able to apply to complete the Full Time Level 1 First Diploma in Health and Social Care.

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs Grade O6 or above to include Maths and English Grade 05 or above Students who do not hold Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy will be required to complete these during this course. Students who do not hold Grade D in English and Maths will be able to apply to complete the Full Time Level 1 First Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Work Placement

Work placement is an essential component of this course. Enrolment on this course is subject to checks, including a satisfactory Access NI check. As placement is an integral part of your qualification, a self-declaration of current health status is necessary as part of the overall risk assessment process. Students must be deemed fit for placement.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Materials -
  • Uniform - £20 - £40

What's Next?

Further Study

Students who have successfully completed this qualification with the required grade can progress to Level 3 Health and Social Care pathways.

Career Prospects

Past students who have not continued their studies at further education have gained employment in the health and social care sector, working as care assistants, domiciliary carers, or support workers.

Enquiry

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    I’m so glad I was able to spend the last 2 years focused on Art, rather than having to study 3 different subjects
    Caroline Barr
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    The support I received at College helped prepare me for work in the Healthcare sector. I'm now a fully qualified, registered nurse.
    Tonya Webb (Health & Welfare)
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