GCSE English grade 3 or above or Level 1 Functional Skills English or successful completion of a Level 1 qualification in a related subject. You will also be required to complete an initial English assessment that indicates you have the appropriate level of English ability for this course.
- Entry Requirements, Units, Assessment and more...
Entry Requirements
This course is designed to inspire and motivate students to consider a career in Health and Social Care and allow them to develop the skills and gain broad knowledge required to enter employment in the sector. As well as to help students progress in further or higher education develop advanced learning gain employability skills that employers seek within the industry and build their confidence and self-esteem.
Assessment Method
This exciting programme in Health and Human Sciences has been developed to provide you with a flexible approach to study using a variety of units within Science and Personal Development. The course is devised to encourage students to stretch and grow and the qualification provides students with the opportunity to extend their learning in preparation for their next steps in further or higher education settings.
Aims of the course
Learning will take place in classrooms.
Progression Opportunities
As part of this course students will be assessed through activities that are internally set by tutors. These include role play practical demonstrations report writing group discussions essays and question/answer exercises.
Facilities
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to Level 3 Access to Health and Social Care on condition you have achieved Level 2 English and maths qualification or enter employment.
Career Options
Upon successful completion this course can lead to entering employment in the Health and Social Care sector working as a care assistant.
