Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in care settings. One day a week is spent on placement in an elderly care or early years setting, working alongside care professionals. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D or above, or a Level 1 Diploma in a related subject, plus two references to apply.
Who this course is for
Do you enjoy working with people and thinking of a career in care? This popular one year course has been designed to develop your knowledge of health and social care and to prepare you with the skills to work with people in care settings.You will study a range of topics and will spend one day a week in an elderly care or early years setting. Here you will get hands on work experience working alongside care professionals who will help you put your learning into practice.
Entry requirements
----4 GCSEs at Grade D or a Level 1 Diploma in a related course --Two good references----
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health and social care and how they apply in real settings.
You'll develop knowledge of how to support individuals in care environments.
You'll learn about safeguarding, equality, and the rights of people in care.
You'll build understanding of human growth, development, and wellbeing across the lifespan.
You'll gain practical skills through weekly work placements in elderly care or early years settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based at Ashley Down Centre, with full-time daytime attendance across the week. One day each week is spent on placement in a care setting, working alongside professionals. The BTEC First Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units that are marked and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in hospitals or community health services.
Early years practitioner: work with young children in nurseries or children's centres.
Support worker: help people with disabilities or mental health needs live independently.
Domiciliary care worker: provide personal care and support in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: support residents in care homes day to day.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care: the natural next step if you want to move into supervisory roles or apply to university.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ-style): the qualification many employers look for when promoting to senior care roles.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): opens routes into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees at university.
