Nd Health and Social Care (Social Care)

 
ND Health and Social Care (Social Care) WBQ






Key facts

Two year, full time, level 3 course

This course equates to a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in the new Qualification Framework.


Course overview

This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career (usually after completion of a degree) in health and/or social care, including nursing, social work, child welfare, probation work, teaching etc.


Entry requirements

  • Five GCSE’s at Grade C or above, to include English
  • GNVQ Intermediate qualification
  • First Diploma at merit, plus one GCSE (grade C or above) or Key skills Level 2
  • For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
  • All applicants will be required to bring confirmation of their GCSE results and any other qualification results to an enrolment event before the start of this course
  • Entry is normally subject to interview

What you will learn

The National Diploma course consists of 18 units

  • 12 units = National Certificate- 2 A levels
  • 18 units = 3 A levels

Units covered:


Year 1

  • Human anatomy for health and social care
  • Lifespan development
  • Psychological perspectives
  • Equality, diversity and rights
  • Supporting and protecting adults
  • Personal and professional development
  • Values and planning (social care pathway)
  • Research methods
  • Developing effective communication
  • Health and safety

Year 2

  • Sociological perspectives
  • Caring for children and young people
  • Health and psychology
  • Mobility and exercise
  • Personal and professional development
  • Caring for individuals with additional needs
  • Nutrition for health and social care
  • Public health

Welsh Baccalaureate is a mandatory part of this course. For more information please click HERE


  • Additional qualifications which will be achieved include: First aid, moving and handling and basic food hygiene

Expect also to

  • Attend work placement for two weeks in year one and two weeks in year two, 100 hours in total

How you will be assessed

All assessments take the form of continuous assessment through written assignments, case studies, experimental work, oral presentation and other varied methods


How you will learn

Through lectures, assignments, work placements, oral work and experimental work


Benefits of studying at Pembrokeshire College

Students will have the opportunity to carry out four weeks work placement which will help them to make an informed decision about future career progression



Fees

  • Full time course, no course fees
  • £36 CRB search fee
  • Minimum £30 stationery costs

    • Please note that equipment costs may be subject to change


For further information or to apply for this course contact the Admissions team on 0800 716 236 or click on the links below.