Health and Social Care Course Leaflet 17-18

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They are up to date with knowledge and use interactive and positive teaching methods to provide a nurturing environment in which all learners are supported to achieve their potential. Staff embed practical work based skills that produce individuals who are employable, or capable of further study in the people sector, for example, nursing, social work, youth work and teaching.

All Health and Social Care teachers at Huddersfield New College are vocationally experienced in the field and have qualifications relevant to the course they teach.

Work Placements You will be involved in vocational work placements in a range of Health and Social Care settings. This type of experience is essential for progression to university or careers in the sector.

It is a chance to find out what goes on in the real world and to work with a team of professionals.

The department has positive links with Health and Social Care organisations in the local community, meaning students benefit from good work placement experience during their time at the college. This is essential in applications to university and employment in the sector.

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If you need the information in this leaflet presented in a different way please contact Erika Montgomery on 01484 652341 or info@huddnewcoll.ac.uk me for further education.” are all exceptional and have prepared “The support system and the teaching staff Details of all BTEC courses are accurate at time of print. However, some of these courses at Level 3 may be subject to change prior to August 2017 in terms of course title, content and assessment methodology. These changes will be communicated via our website once they have been finalised by the awarding bodies.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE AT HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Health and Social Care ABOUT the subject

ASSessment

course content

To study this course, you should first and foremost have an interest in a career which involves working with people. The care sector is one of the country’s biggest and most diverse employers offering a wide range of jobs in both health and social care. This BTEC course will not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the care sector but also provide you with a good foundation for many degree courses depending on your choice of other subjects.

This is a course you can start from scratch and covers a wide variety of interesting topics. The theory is closely related to practice and you will take part in work experience. The course will enable you to develop your selfconfidence and communication skills through group work, role-plays and presentations as well as transferable skills such as time management and organisation, which are useful in any area of employment.

The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of 1 full A Level covering 4 units in year one. This can be topped up in the second year by completing the Diploma in Health and Social Care.

This involves studying an extra 4 units.

On completion, this is equivilent to two A Levels across a 2 year programme. 3 units will be externally assessed across the 2 years.

The units could include some of the following: Human Lifespan Development will extend your understanding of the needs of individuals at different life stages, including their potential needs.

Working in Health and Social Care will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.

Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care will explore the methodologies of contemporary research and investigate the implications for health and social care practice and services.

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs will focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines.

Work Experience in Health and Social Care will explore the benefits of work experience. Students carry out and reflect on a period of work experience, and plan for personal and professional development.

Notice - in order to progress to university for a medically orientated profession i.e nursing/midwifery it is important you also consider taking a Science subject alongside.

Promoting Public Health will explore the aims of public health policy and the current approaches to promoting and protecting health and encouraging behaviour change in the population.

Physiological Disorders and Their Care explores types of physiological disorders, the procedures for diagnosis, and the development of a treatment plan and provision of support for service users.

Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care will explore the importance of safe working practices, safeguarding procedures and responding to emergency situations in health and social care settings.

Your work will be assessed through coursework and external assessment.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

Sociological Perspectives will explore the application of sociological approaches to health and social care, and explore social inequalities, demographic change, and patterns and trends in social groups.

Psychological Perspectives will explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings.

Nutritional Health will explore concepts of nutritional health and influences on dietary intake, and learn how to assess and improve health through nutrition plans for individuals.

BTEC Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

ABOUT the subject

ABOUT the subject This is an ideal course if you would like to extend your knowledge of Health and Social Care, or you can start this course from scratch.

It is the equivalent of 3 GCSEs and is a well-recognised qualification, which is intended for students interested in working with people.

Over the years this course has proved to be very successful in terms of results and in enabling students to progress to higher level. We see this as a very positive year of study for our students as it will boost your confidence in being able to achieve and it will also prepare you for the rigours of advanced study.

course content This is a one-year course in which you study a wide range of units. Some of these units are assignment based and some are externally assessed.

Throughout the year you will collect evidence for your portfolio and although much of this will be written, it may take the form of posters, leaflets, and taped or videoed evidence.

Case studies, group work and role-play may also be used to help you collect evidence. The theory is closely related to practice and you will complete 25 hours of work experience.

Effective Communication in Health and Social Care This unit looks at different ways of promoting good communication, barriers to communication and ways of overcoming these barriers. It also looks at diversity and equality in society and how these affect communication along with the care value base and how this can be used to promote the rights of individuals.

Individual Rights in Health and Social Care This unit looks at the everyday needs of individuals in society along with the factors that influence the health and needs of individuals. It also looks at the potential hazards in health and social care environments, the main principles of health and safety legislation, and guidelines for health and social care environments.

Health and Social Care Values This unit aims to look at good care practise and develop understanding of individual needs.

Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders This unit looks at the structure, function and interrelationship of major body systems, monitoring body systems and malfunctions in body systems.

Human Lifespan Development This looks at the developmental changes that occur at different life stages, positive and negative influences on individuals, factors affecting selfconcept and the changing care needs at different life stages.

Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care This unit will develop understanding about the need to carryout creative and therapeutic activities with different service user groups.

Healthy Living Understanding factors impact on health. This unit gives you the opportunity to explore how healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices impact on health and wellbeing.

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Promoting Health and Wellbeing How can we improve the nation’s health and wellbeing and what are the benefits of doing so? In this unit you will create a health promotion campaign around college.

Health and Social Care Sector This will explore careers in health and social care, helping you to get an indepth understanding of different jobs within the sector.

ASSessment The units and the full award are graded as Pass, Merit and Distinction and Distinction*.

specific entry criteria Standard requirements for Level 2 Extended Certificate.

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This is a course you can start from scratch and covers a wide variety of interesting topics. The theory is closely related to practice and you will take part in work experience. The course will enable you to develop your selfconfidence and communication skills through group work, role-plays and presentations as well as transferable skills such as time management and organisation, which are useful in any area of employment.

The Certificate is the equivalent in size to half an A Level. This can then be topped up to a full A Level in the second year to complete the Extended Certificate.

ASSessment

The Certificate consists of 2 units across one year of study. In the second year you will complete a further 2 units, achieving an Extended Certificate. 2 units are externally assessed across the two years.

The units could include some of the following: Human Lifespan Development will extend your understanding of the needs of individuals at different life stages, including their potential needs.

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs will focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines.

Working in Health and Social Care will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.

Psychological Perspectives will explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings.

Your work will be assessed through course work and external assessment.

Sociological Perspectives will explore the application of sociological approaches to health and social care, and explore social inequalities, demographic change, and patterns and trends in social groups. You will gain an understanding of the different sociological perspectives and concepts, and consider how these can be applied to health and social care.

Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs explores the role of health and social care services in providing care and support to individuals with additional needs.

Individuals with these additional needs have a right to receive the best quality care and support. This unit aims to give you specialist knowledge that can be crucial to ensuring that those with additional needs meet their full potential.

Physiological Disorders and their Care explore types of physiological disorders, the procedures for diagnosis, and the development of a treatment plan and provision of support for service users.

specific entry criteria Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (care and health studies routes in year 2) ABOUT the subject To study this course, you should first and foremost have an interest in a career which involves working with people. The care sector is one of the country’s biggest and most diverse employers offering a wide range of jobs in both health and social care. This BTEC course will not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the care sector but also provide you with a good foundation for many degree courses depending on your choice of other subjects.

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To study this course, you should first and foremost have an interest in a career which involves working with people. The care sector is one of the country’s biggest and most diverse employers, offering a wide range of jobs in both health and social care. This BTEC course will not only provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the care sector but also provide you with a good foundation for many degree courses, depending on your choice of other subjects.

course content

This is a course you can start from scratch and covers a wide variety of interesting topics. The theory is closely related to practice and you will have the opportunity to carry out work experience. The course will enable you to develop your self-confidence and communication skills through group work, role-plays and presentations as well as transferable skills such as time management and organisation, which are useful in any area of employment.

In the first year you will study the Foundation Diploma which is equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels.

There are 2 units which are externally assessed.

In the second year you will study the Extended Diploma, which is

the equivalent in size to 3 A Levels.

There are 2 units which are externally assessed. You will have the opportunity to specialise either within the Care and Health studies route in your second year, depending on your career preference. This will support your application to university.

course content The course will contain 13 units across the two years and could include some of the following: Human Lifespan Development will extend your understanding of the needs of individuals at different life stages, including their potential needs.

Working in Health and Social Care will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.

Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care will cover the structure, organisation and function of the human body, anatomical and physiological systems and medical research related to disorders affecting these systems.

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs will focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines.

Work Experience in Health and Social Care will explore the benefits of work experience. They carry out and reflect on a period of work experience, and plan for personal and professional development.

Promoting Public Health Infection Prevention and Control will explore the aims of public health policy and the current approaches to promoting and protecting health and encouraging behaviour change in the population.

Complementary Therapies will explore a range of complementary therapies, their potential benefits and role in maintaining health and wellbeing.

Nutritional Health will explore concepts of nutritional health and influences on dietary intake, and learn how to assess and improve health through nutrition plans for individuals.

Psychological Perspectives will explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings.

ASSessment

Medical Physics Applications in the Health Sector will explore how physics has been applied in medical physics applications, some of their underlying fundamental principles and their contribution to the health sector.

Your work will be assessed through coursework and external assessment.

Health Psychology will explore the application of psychology in the study of health-related behaviours, contemporary issues in health psychology, and models of stress and stress management.

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

specific entry criteria