Course Overview
This course can either be studied at Wakefield College, Castleford College or Selby College.
This Health and Social Care study programmes provide the knowledge needed when working in a health and social care environments, caring for young people, adults, and the elderly.
The programme covers a wide range of areas including; supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures.
Level 2 learners will have placement experience in either care homes, charity organisations or day care settings, when tutors consider that learners are placement ready and can work professionally.
The average salary you could expect to earn working in the Health and Social Care sector is from the minimum wage for a care assistant up to £30,000 for a setting manager.
Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available at all levels.
Your learning will take place through a wide range of activities including written assignments (including leaflet and poster making), practical activities, discussions, visiting speakers, tutor presentations, group work, workshops, creating materials and resources, and practical experience in both the classroom and if appropriate within a Health & Social Care setting.
What You Will Study
This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:
- Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
- Human Growth and Development
- Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
- Communication in Health and Social Care
- Working in Health and Social Care
- How You Will Be Assessed
At Level 2 you will be assessed by a range of methods including oral questioning, portfolio building, posters, written assignments and practical tasks.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-3, one will be either English or Maths.
- Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels. For example learners completing Level 1, who follow college rules, and are progressing in Maths and English will be offered a place on Level 2.
