Health Social Care and Early years is a long established course at Long Road. The course provides excellent preparation for both further study and employment. Our teachers have wide vocational experience within the sector working in hospitals and the wider community. The team have many years experience in supporting students to set up their work experience in relevant work placements in a variety of health social care and early years settings. This two year course leads to a vocational qualification which will prepare you for further study for example nursing degree courses. It is also an excellent grounding for a wide range of careers in health social care and early years for example becoming a teaching assistant or a social care worker. Work experience is an integral and important part of the course along with extensive coursework. This is the 120-credit course. Work experience You must be prepared to work in a wide variety of Health Social Care and Early Years settings. There are coursework assignments and activities which need to be completed in a care setting. These form part of your portfolio. Special features We have a full and varied extra-curricular programme which includes opportunities such as becoming an ambassador for Jimmy's Shelter and voluntary work in a range of areas. We work with a local drop-in centre for older adults developing activities to support their needs. We also have a number of trips throughout the year including to Budapest Hungary to observe the work of the Peto Institute. We have access to a range of outside speakers including health and social care professionals and representatives from voluntary organisations. You will enjoy and benefit from this course if you are sure that you would like to: pursue a career in Health Social Care or Early Years after college; acquire the knowledge skills and confidence to work with people in a care setting dealing with people who may face a range of challenges.
Name: Health & Social Care and Early Years 120 credits Level 3 Applied Diploma Qualification title: Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment You will be assessed by a combination of internally-assessed assignments and externally-set and marked assessments. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20161013 15:48:08 Updated 20161013 15:48:08
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Long Road Sixth Form College
Further Education
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Long Road Town: Cambridge
Title: Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Qualification: Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care