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BTEC
National Diploma Caring (Social Care)
Two
Year Course
Course
Content
This
course is designed for people who wish to enter a caring profession and
covers a wide range of compulsory subjects. It offers an ideal progression
from the First Diploma in Care. Subjects covered are as follows:
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Applying
Sociology and Psychology
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Care
Services
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Equality,
Diversity and Rights
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IT,
Research and Project
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Lifespan
Development
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Personal
and Professional Development
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Practical
Caring Skills
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Promoting
Health, Planning for Care
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Protecting
Self and Others
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Supportive
Skills
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Vocational
Practice
Additional
studies can include:
Students
also attend placements in a variety of care settings and with a wide range
of client groups. A one week residential placement, in the first year of
the course, provides valuable hands-on experience.
Method
of Assessment
Students
are assessed by assignments.
Entry
Requirements
Applicants
should normally possess 4 GCSEs (grade ‘C’ or above), an appropriate
Intermediate GNVQ, or equivalent qualification. They will also need to
provide satisfactory references. Applications from individuals with
relevant previous experience, including mature students, are particularly
welcomed.
Opportunities
This
qualification enables students to enter degree level programmes and
training for teaching, nursing and social work. Alternatively, they can go
straight into work in a variety of health and social care settings,
including community work and the health service.
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