Level 2 T Level Foundation Year – Health
Cornwall College St Austell - 9 September 2024
1 year
Full-time
Course information
If you want to make a positive difference to someone’s life by contributing to their health, happiness and wellbeing then a career in Health and Social Care is the choice for you.
This foundation programme will allow you to gain all the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to progress on to a T -Level in Health or an appropriate apprenticeship. With a focus on Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, as well as an emphasis on social care, and the skills you will need to succeed, this course is designed for students who are not yet ready to take on a T Level programme. During this year you will have a chance to achieve grade 4’s in your Maths and English GCSE’s, build resilience and communications skills, as well as confidence and vital knowledge.
The course aims to help you enhance the skills you already possess and develop others such as the ability to treat people with dignity, empathy and excellent time management.
Studying the course will introduce you to some of the practices being used within health and social care settings such as hospitals, care homes and children’s centres. This will include person-centred care, infection prevention and communication strategies and could be developed in the classroom, equipped clinical room or work placement.
Through hands-on learning you will learn about a number of interesting areas including growth and development, Anatomy and Physiology, communication, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
You will also develop your practical skills through a placement in a health and social care setting which will give you working knowledge of current practice and build on your skills to be an effective team member.
Our experienced tutors will give you the skills and confidence to be able to develop person centred care plans and respond to individuals needs effectively.
Evidence for a DBS application by enrolment.
Ability to go into work placement two days a week, every week for the duration of the course.
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Course Code 14952-STA-24
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