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Foundation Degree - FD
South Downs Campus
Full Time
SEP-24
2 Years
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Foundation Degree - FD
South Downs Campus
Full time
SEP-24
2 Years
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Throughout this one day a week programme, you will gain a solid understanding about the diverse contexts of health and social care professions, and the programme also incorporates the National Minimum Training Standards for Adult Social Care Workers in England (Skills for Care 2013).
Why Choose this Course?Your course will include psychological, historical, cultural, sociological, socio- political and philosophical viewpoints, delivered through a combination of taught sessions and employer-supported work-based learning, giving you an ideal combination of learning methods.
Entry Requirements– A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (MMM grade), or similar qualification e.g. A Levels or Access to Higher Education (equivalent to 96UCAS Tariff points) – You must be employed or doing voluntary work in a Health and Social Care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You should have the support of your employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed) and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check– Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which should include English Language. A written task for applicants without evidence of GCSE qualifications can be undertaken
StructureYear One:- Developing Academic and Professional Skills- Health and Social Care in Context- Reflective Practice and Decision Making- Safeguarding Children and Adults- Human Growth and Development- Inter-professional Working
Year Two:- Disability in Health and Social Care- Dementia- Psychology and Mental Health- Understanding and Applying Research- Health and Well-being - Working with Substance Misuse
Teaching and LearningThe course is delivered partly through taught sessions and partly through employer-supported work-based learning. You will be taught in small groups and there is individual tutorial support to assist with the planning and checking of coursework.
AssessmentYou will be assessed using a variety of methods, including essays, case studies, reports, observations, individual and group presentations and a dissertation proposal.
Industry LinksWe have links with a variety of health care providers, giving students access to real-life best practice and news.
ProgressionThe FdA in Health and Social Care will enable you to work at a higher/management level within the health and social care sector, and/or top up to the one year BA (Hons) in Adult Social Care degree programme here at HSDC, or alternative BA (Hons) degree programme at a university.
About UsOur campus has a range of modern facilities to enhance students learning experience including music recording studios, gym facilities, a nursery, to our own working restaurant and beauty salon and much more. There are frequent buses from the surrounding areas and local train stations in Havant and Cosham. Located off Junction 4 of the A3(M), the College has free onsite parking.
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to Higher Education(equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points)
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care or similar qualification
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England
£5,035 per year
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Students from Scotland
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