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Health and Social Care Level 3

Course Code: H30205

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

Course Code: H30205

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

If you are you interested in a career in Health or Social Care, this could be the course for you! As part of the course you will undertake units related to the field of Health & Social Care, allowing you to progress into a variety of careers or higher education.

Course content

Health & Social Care is a very dynamic subject and you will explore a variety of areas and current topics of interest, from human growth and development, learning about human behaviour, communication, health promotion, to child protection and safeguarding.

A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required and you will undertake a placement one day a week to gain valuable hands-on experience of careers within the sector.

What do I need?

You will need to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including English and Maths. A Grade 4 GCSE in Science would be advantageous due to an Anatomy exam within the programme of study. Level 3 vocational Science qualifications at Distinction or Merit Level may also be considered.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Work placement will also be graded based on attendance and commitment over 2 years of study, and will be graded A* – D.

Where can it take me?

You could progress to an exciting range of higher level courses, including Health & Social Care Foundation Degree.

Additional information

There will be an expectation to re-sit GCSEs English or Maths GCSE alongside the Certificate pathway.
Meet fitness to study requirements.
Meet mandatory student codes of conduct

This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in Social Work, Midwifery, Nursing, Teaching or as a Paramedic.

Contact

Curriculum Director: Sarah Hickman

Email: sarahhickman@halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: H30205

Level: 3

Study mode: Full time

Duration: 2 years

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