Health and Social Care Applied A-Level
Course Code: 3853
Duration : 2 yearsThe Health and Social Care Double Award A-Level can be studied as part of the Health pathway and is available at Tonbridge only.
This 12-unit programme is equivalent to 2 A-Levels and can be studied either as a standalone qualification or with an additional A-Level. The course allows students to build skills as well as
technical knowledge and includes:
- Human growth and development
- Communication and values
- Positive care environments
- Social aspects and lifestyle choices
- Activities for health and wellbeing
- Public health
- Meeting individual needs
- Promoting health and wellbeing
- Investigating disease
- Using and understanding research
- Social issues and welfare needs
- Understanding human behaviour
Students will also study either functional skills or the Extended Project and the opportunity to retake GCSE English or maths can also be arranged.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants need five GCSEs (grade A*-C) including English and maths or Level 2 at Distinction. All applicants will be interviewed.All students will be required to undergo a CRB check once enrolled on their course and the outcome may affect work placements.
Career Options:
To progress from AS to A2 you will need to gain at least a grade C in the AS subject studied.This course can be used as entry to a range of higher education courses linked to health and care.
Course Starting: Monday 03 Sep 2012 - Full Time - Tonbridge
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.