Discover Your Career in Health & Social Care
Qualification: Level 1/2 BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care
Entry Requirements: 4 GCSEs grade D-G / 3-1 Or Relevant L1/2 Qualification
Ages: 16-19
Duration: 1 Year
Where: Discovery College Plymouth
Course Fee: Free
This qualification is ideal for those wanting to take their first steps towards a career in the care sector. Students will have the opportunity to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal abilities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. You’ll learn essential skills such as understanding people’s rights and needs, working with individuals, families and carers, and providing therapeutic activities.
What will I study?
► Human Lifespan Development
► Health & Social Care Values
► Effective Communication
► Human Body and Care Disorders
► Healthy Living
► Introduction to Dementia
► Community Volunteering
Career Pathways
The qualification is equivalent to four GCSEs grade A-C with a pathway to studying our Heath & Social Care Level 3 programme.
The programme can lead to careers in areas such as; nursing, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy or health and social care.
Throughout the qualification there are opportunities to develop skills ultimately leading to your career in the health and social care sector.
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Fill out an application online. Or if you have any questions, please call 01752 761011.
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