Level 1 Health & Social Care

Full Time

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Course Code

QHS1ZH01/BAFAP

Course Level

Level 1

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if are interested in beginning a career in Health and Social care working with different client groups including ,older people children aged 0-7 years and individuals who have additional needs,

What will I study?

How to communicate with people
How to provide personal care
Creative activities
Nutrition
Development throughout the life span
Skills to prepare for work

Maths, English and IT will be an important part of your course. You will continue to develop these skills and may work towards a qualification at an appropriate level.

How will this course be delivered?

There will be a mixture of practical and taught sessions. Towards the end of the course you will also complete a work placement in a Health & Care setting such as a Care home for Older People or a Nursery or School.

What qualifications will I get?

BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

To pass this course you will complete a mixture of written assignments , practical assessments and tests for Maths , English and IT.

How do I get a place on the course?

Successful interview and reference from school

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications:

2 GCSE's at Grade E or above, a successful interview and a reference.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

Before you can complete a placement you will need to complete a Criminal Record Bureau check which costs £45 . London Trip is £15 and a Placement Polo shirt is £10 Total costs £70 *

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

If you are successful on this course, you will be able to continue studying towards level 2 in Health and Care or gain employment and then return to study as an Apprentice.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

No additional costs for equipment or books*

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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