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This course combines academic study with practical experience and is an ideal choice if you are hoping to pursue a career in health, early years education or social work.
The research, evaluation and problem solving skills you will develop will be valuable preparation for Higher Education courses or furthering your knowledge for a profession related to the course.
There will be talks on the course from guest speakers in health, social care and early years settings, as well as various trips and visits.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science or other equivalent qualifications.
On this course you will study: Year 1
– Human Lifespan Development
– Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
Year 2
– Working in Health & Social Care
– Physiological Disorders
The College offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, studios, workshops,presentations and group discussions.
Each year you will be assessed by an exam in the first unit and coursework in the second unit.
This course is designed to provide progression to Higher Education and further training for employment in ahealth science profession, early years care and education and social care. Our previous students have gone onto avariety of careers including social policy, health studies, teaching and youth and community studies.
