Curriculum
Do you have a desire to help people? This course is for those who can see themselves working with a range of different people such as those with mental health needs, vulnerable adults or children, learning difficulties, caring for the elderly or disabled, or those who have had an accident or experienced trauma. The health and social care sector employs vast numbers of people across the country, within a varied range of job roles with the workforce totalling around 3 million people. Many careers involve meeting the needs of people across all life stages and with varying levels of needs.
As a student of Health and Social Care you will develop your intellectual, interpersonal, self monitoring and critical thinking capabilities through a varied and personalised curriculum. The transferable skills that universities value and ones you will develop over the two year course will be:
- The ability to learn independently
- The ability to research actively and methodically
- Being able to give presentations and being active group members
- Collaborate within the local community during work experience placements
This course is for learners who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme.
Progression
This provides a strong base for progression to apprenticeships, work or university.
Careers
Mental health nursing, social worker, paramedic, children’s nurse, teacher, play worker, child protection, dementia support, health promotion, adult nursing, counsellor, therapist, care work (learning difficulties, elderly, dementia).
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve five GCSEs at Grade 4 or equivalent including 4 in either English or Maths.
Additional Entry Requirements:
Grade 5 in science.
Nursing, Midwifery and Primary Teaching all require GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4 or above.
Opportunities for work related activities
Visiting professionals, guest speakers and work experience placements.
