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Health and Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3 (QCF)

All   Full Time   Part Time  

Course Description

This is a coursework based qualification. Units give a detailed look at Health and Social Care topics to prepare you for a career in a Health and Social Care setting.

Times and Costs

Start Date End
Date		 Day Time Location Attendance Cost Apply
05/09/1128/06/13MON-FRI09:00-
16:00 		CoalvilleFull Time£498
This course could cost just £176depending on your previous qualifications. Find Out More
Prices shown are for the 2011-12 academic year which starts in August 2011. Please contact Student Support if you are unsure of the fee you need to pay.

Free Courses for 16 to 18 year olds
If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

Level 3

Entry Requirements

Ideally you will have 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C, or a First Diploma at Merit level or above.

Course Length

The course is 2 years long. You will attend college for 18 hours per week over 3 days.

What will I study

Units you will study include:

> Communication
> Health and Safety
> Diet and Nutrition
> Lifespan Development
> Care Planning
> Complimentary Therapies
> Equality and Diversity
> Health and Social Care Services
> Health Education
> Public Health
> Environmental Health
> Anatomy and Physiology
> Physiological Disorders
> Psychology and Sociology
> Personal and Professional Development

How will I learn?

You will learn through demonstrations, group work, practical activities and individual research activities.

How will I be assessed?

All units are assessed through projects or coursework which includes developing posters, leaflets and written work. There are no exams.

Where could it lead?

Following this course you could progress to Higher Education for a Nursing or Social Work Degree and related professions, an apprenticeship, or employment in the Health and Social Care sector.

Materials/Equipment Required

You will need normal stationery for taking notes and producing coursework such as pens and paper.