Coleg Morgannwg

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BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care with NVQ option (In collaboration with RCT Social Care Partnership) & Welsh Baccalaureate

Course Outline

The BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care is a 1-year full-time Level 2 course or a 2-year part-time course that has been developed to meet the needs of the care sector. The qualification underpins the knowledge and understanding required to work in a range of care settings. Time will be spent in college and on practical work placement. Those students wishing to move into employment within the Care sector have the opportunity to undertake an NVQ level 2 in Care as part of this programme (additional 9 months of study).

Entry requirements

To obtain a place on this course, you will need 4 GCSE passes at grade D or above including English and/or Welsh. The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is essential. You will need to successfully complete an interview at the college, provide two professional references and a satisfactory Police Check and undertake a literacy assessment. The college welcomes applications from mature students who do not necessarily meet our standard academic entry requirements.

What will I study?

You will study two Mandatory Core Units and four Optional Units, which reflect the needs of the local industry. For the Welsh Baccalaureate you will explore a wide range of areas including how Wales ?fits in? with Europe and the rest of the world, the health of the nation and how to be enterprising.

How will I be assessed?

The course is assessed by unit assignments, via a range of methods, e.g. written assessments, oral presentations, role-play and group work as well as observations by your tutors. You will be continually assessed in college and at your work placements, for the development of your practical skills and academic knowledge.

Career Opportunities & Progression

The course is aimed at enhancing employment opportunities in the care sector. There are also opportunities to progress to Level 3 qualifications in Care.

Length

1 year

Attendance

Full-Time

Campus

Pontypridd

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