Health & Social Care
About this course
The qualifications will cover the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required by the Health and Social Care sectors, providing a broad basis for further and/or higher education or employment within the sectors.
This is the first year of a 2 year course and includes the Welsh Bacc.
What you will study
This qualification allows learners to explore different elements on the health and Social care sector. Incorporating the principles and contexts of health and social care with psychological and biological aspects.
The second year of the course continues to study these elements on more detail so learners have a number of options for future careers or study in HE. The qualification will also be accompanied by the Welsh Baccalaureate skills challenge.
Attached to the course is a requirement to complete a minimum of 50 hours work placement within a relevant setting.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs A* to C. C in English Language, C in Maths (numeracy not accepted).
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Full Time
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This course has given me valuable, hands-on experience in healthcare and I have always felt supported by my teachers throughout my time here. The facilities are great and we always use the most up-to-date, industry-standard equipment. The College has also provided me with accessible transport links, which has made getting to and from campus really easy. I’m excited for my future, I’m looking to progress to Level 3 next year and then into employment in the sector.
Career prospects & further study
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Learners completing the Level 3 Health and Social Care: qualification alongside other Level 3 qualifications, including GCE and/or WBQ could progress to higher education courses in areas including:
- health
- social care
- speech and language therapy
- psychology
- midwifery
- occupational health
Learners who wish to progress to higher education may choose to take these qualifications alongside Advanced GCE in Health and Social Care, and Childcare thereby completing the equivalent of three A levels.
The qualifications could also lead to further education and training within the suite of Health and Social Care, and Childcare qualifications including:
- Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
- Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Children and Young People)
- Level 4 Health and Social Care with Specialism