This is a wide-ranging course that will provide you with both the knowledge and skills that you will need to begin a career in this sector - either by progression to university or straight into the work place. This could include areas such as nursing, special educational needs, social work, criminology, residential care work or counselling.
Course Content
This course is designed to encourage you to develop the personal skills and qualities that you need for work in the health care and social sector. It will give you the chance to explore the career opportunities in health and social care related professions. You will also undertake relevant work placements one day a week. Further information on the topics covered can be found on the College website - www.ludlow-college.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (grade C) including English and Maths.
Where will my course lead?
For those looking to continue their studies, there are a wide range of progression routes including Foundation Degrees, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) or BEd Degrees in subjects such as Midwifery, Nursing, Teaching, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Therapy.
Alternatively, you could go straight into employment in health and social care related professions, such as childcare, social care work, or health care assistants.
Please note: Each of these career options are competitive and will have specific requirements which may be additional to this qualification. For example, if you want to be a teacher you must have GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) in English, Maths and Science. For some universities this might be increased to a grade 5 (or grade B). Social Work degrees require an additional 200 hours of non-college related work experience.
Course Costs
Please note that the costs given below are subject to change.
The Additional Cost, payable to the College, is £80. You will be asked to pay this or to put arrangements in place to pay this, at enrolment. Additional Costs are incurred to support teaching, learning and assessment resources. For Health and Social Care, this will include the DBS, polo shirt and hoodie needed for placements. We aim to give you a high-quality learning experience, fully preparing you for the next stage in your education or the workplace.
Please note: Fees are subject to change.
Contact
Tel: 01584 872846
Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk
