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On this course, you will learn about the varied types of work within the health and social care sectors, as well as more about the roles played by industry professionals. You’ll also cover key areas of current practice in health and social care depending on the career you’re working towards. The course includes equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, human growth and development and safeguarding in health and social care. Throughout the year you will have opportunities to learn and apply health and social care skills.
Students have the opportunity to re-take GCSE maths, English and science to support progression onto the T-Level Health.
Topics and units
Topics include:
Work placement opportunities:
Telford & Wrekin Council, Princess Royal Hospital, local care homes and schools
Careers and progression
Progression to: T-Level Health, Level 3 Health and Social Care or employment apprenticeships with further studies attached
Aspirational careers: Nursing director, midwifery, paramedic, social worker, counsellor
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher including maths, English and science
Additional information
As part of our enrichment, you will receive talks from guest speakers and former students. We also take students on trips and these can be fully funded depending on your household’s income. Trips include going to the slavery museum and Shrewsbury Prison. University, voluntary and work experience opportunities are supported by our dedicated staff team to further your career.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Full time
Duration
1 year
Campus
Haybridge Road
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