Health and Social Care - AS Level
Throughout this course, you will develop the ability to apply your knowledge, understanding and skills to a range of health and social issues, thus preparing for further study and training.
What will I learn?
Three units of study include: Effective Caring - introducing the various health and social care services, principles for good living and best practice among carers; Effective Communication - introducing and developing communication skills within health and social care settings; Health and Disease - understanding health, illness and disease, and the factors that affect health and wellbeing.
How will I be assessed?
This is mainly portfolio based, with 66% of your final marks coming from work produced and assessed in College. This will involve presentations, essays and report writing.
What may it lead to?
This broad-based qualification provides a valuable preparation for related careers and further training, with university study also an option. We offer degree programmes in Health and Social Care, Early Years, Early Childhood Studies, Teaching and Learning Support (Primary) and Working with Young People in the Community - all designed to equip you for related careers within this industry.
Entry Requirements:
You must have 5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English (C).
Additional Information & Other Costs:
Title
Level: 3
Hours /Day(s):
Duration: 1 year
Time:
Start: 03/09/12
Fee-code: A
Course code: 02ASPROGYP
Fee: £ 1482.00 More info
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