NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma In Health And Social Care

NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma In Health And Social Care

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.

The Level 2 course will allow you to gain an applied knowledge of the health and social care sector and will develop your knowledge and understanding of key areas relating to current practice. You will need good communication skills and a passion to support individuals to live a more independent and fulfilling life. 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.

As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in health and social care, this qualification is ideal for students who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and aspire to achieve a career working in the health and social care sector.

What you will learn Entry requirements Work experience Assessment Progression Cornwall College St Austell

What you will learn

This 1 year course will explain the role of the Health and Social Care practitioner when working with members of the community.

Through hands-on learning you will learn about a number of interesting areas including growth and development, nutrition, communication 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.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English
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.

Work experience

Throughout your course you will spend two days a week in a Health and Social Care setting to develop your skills in practice. This could be a care home, hospital, activity day centre, baby clinic or Children’s Centre to name a few.

We help you to find your placement and a member of the team will visit you once per term to see how you are progressing.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the year both with internal assignments and external assessment. You will also have assessments that you will need to complete in the workplace.

Progression

Once you have finished the level 2 course you will have real experience and knowledge of working in a health and social care.

You may choose to progress on to the more advanced level 3 course which could open doors into a large variety of careers such as a Care Support Workers in adult residential settings, Healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments, Care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services and Community-based support workers.

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne

What You Will Learn

This 1 year course will explain the role of the Health and Social Care practitioner when working with members of the community.

Through hands-on learning you will learn about a number of interesting areas including growth and development, nutrition, communication 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.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English
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.

Work Experience

Throughout your course you will spend two days a week in a Health and Social Care setting to develop your skills in practice. This could be a care home, hospital, activity day centre, baby clinic or Children’s Centre to name a few. We help you to find your placement and a member of the team will visit you once per term to see how you are progressing.

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the year both with internal assignments and external assessment. You will also have assessments that you will need to complete in the workplace.

Progression

Once you have finished the level 2 course you will have real experience and knowledge of working in a health and social care. You may choose to progress on to the more advanced level 3 course which could open doors into a large variety of careers such as a Care Support Workers in adult residential settings, Healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments, Care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services and Community-based support workers.

Cornwall College St Austell

Cornwall College St Austell

Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.

Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne