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Entry Requirements

4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 including English language or Maths (resit in one of these, but must be a grade 3 achieved). Science at grade 3

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Study Mode

Full time

 

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Duration

1 year

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Timetable

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Key features and Benefits

  • Benefit from our longstanding partnerships with East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
  • Take part in work placements within the sector to put your knowledge into practice
  • Learn from tutors who have a wealth of industry and experience
  • Great preparation to advance to the T-Level Health

  • Overview

    This qualification is designed for learners looking to start work in, or already working in health and social care, who would like an understanding of common health conditions and their effects on individuals.

    You will develop the knowledge and understanding of:

    • various common health conditions
    • monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions

    You will be prepared for further training and to support a role in the
    workplace where the individual may work or interact with those
    experiencing different health conditions.

  • What will I study?

    You will study a range of units including:

    • Understand how to contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions
    • Understand cardiovascular disease
    • Understand respiratory disease
    • Understanding mental health
    • Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
  • Entry Requirements

    You will need 4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 including English language or Maths (resit in one of these, but must be a grade 3 achieved). Science at grade 3.

    During the Level 2 course, you will be required to study for your Maths and/or English Language GSCE resit as part of your study programme.

    A successful DBS is also required.

  • How will I be assessed?

    The course will be assessed through a series of assignments.

  • What can I do next?

    After successful completion of this course you can progress to the T-Level Health dependant on achieving entry requirements.

    This is the preferred choice of many students as they wish to ultimately progress to university courses. You may choose to gain employment in care settings. Roles may be within a care home, day centre, dementia unit or in the community, all working with adults.

    You may choose to gain employment in care settings.  Roles may be within a care home, day centre, dementia unit or in the community, all working with adults.

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98% Overall BTEC Pass Rate

Blackburn College Results August 2023