Health and Social Care
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.
If you are enthusiastic about caring for and helping people, you will find this course challenging and interesting. If you want to work with people, this qualification will provide you with the knowledge and skills which are essential for this type of career.
Key topics
child health and well-being
play and learning
preparing for school readiness
providing a safe environment
You will
attend two two-week work placements in both elderly and early years care settings
experience the very best in childcare working practices
maintain a portfolio of evidence of your work placements
work in teams to research and develop a variety of topics
+ Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)
These must include:
- English Language or Maths at grade 4
Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.
You will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS). It will be administered by the college at the start of the course. The cost is £20 (non-refundable).
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework
- Exams
- Controlled Assessments
+ Why study at NewVIc
Join one of the largest educators of Health and Child studies in the UK. Study alongside a wide range of professions and prepare for a rewarding and exciting career.
Unique links
- NHS
- SHINE
- Namaste Charity at St Joseph’s Hospice
- Local Childcare and Social Care employers
Professional development
Take part in fund-raising and awareness raising campaigns such as FGM and forced marriage and equality and inclusion.
Hear from a range of inspirational speakers such as teachers, social workers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, nurses and midwives.
+ How we support you
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
- Learning difficulties
- Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
- Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
- Exam access arrangements
- Money, finance and bursary advice
- Careers advice, job and university applications
+ Next steps
On completion you will be able to progress to university to study Youth Work, Nursing and other health-related subjects at degree level. You can also apply for a range of other degree programmes, for example, Social Sciences. You will also have the option of applying for employment and work experience within the Health and Social Care sector.
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