Introduction
The course gives experience of various aspects of different care sectors. You will investigate the positive working relationships that practitioners need to establish with individuals they encounter in their day to day work. You will also look at factors that affect these relationships and the efficiency of care provisions.
You will have the opportunity to go into the community to carry out research with different client groups. The course offers the opportunity to study the needs of different members of the community. You will learn through a variety of methods; interviewing people, putting together case studies and listening to outside speakers. The course will enable you to gain self-confidence, learn the benefits of teamwork, improve your computer and research skills and gain further qualifications.
Where does it lead?
On completion of this course, both employment or further training are options. Past students are studying and/or working as Operating Department Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Mental Health and Adult Nurses. Some students choose to embark on employment based training and many currently train ‘on the job’ completing apprenticeships or other qualifications in nurseries, pre-schools care agencies.
Course details
Year 12 (Certificate)
Principles of health and social care (exam Jan 2028), Person-centred approach to care (NEA), Supporting people with mental health conditions (NEA)
Year 13 (Extended certificate)
Investigating public health (NEA), Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health (NEA), Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (exam June 2029)
Non examined assessment units (NEA) will be assessed by moderators in both January and June of each academic year.