Advanced Selection Preferences

What do the levels mean?

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
  • Level 7

Entry requirements:

Generally at least 4 GCSEs at A*-G (or equivalent), although some courses may require no formal qualifications. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

Level 1 qualifications

Progression:

Further courses at Level 1 or 2

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-D or an equivalent Level 1 qualification. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 2, NVQ Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Progression:

Level 3 course, Advanced Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

At least 4 GCSEs at A*-C (English and Maths preferred) or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction Level. There will be an interview and/or assessment.

Duration:

2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 3 (and Extended Level 3), NVQ Level 3 Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship

Progression:

Higher Education: Degree/HND/HNC, NVQ Level 4, Higher Apprenticeship, Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 3 qualification

Duration:

1 or 2 Years

Qualifications you could gain:

HNC, CertHE, NVQ Level 4 or Higher Apprenticeship

Progression:

BTEC Level 5 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 4 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 5 Diploma, DipHE, NVQ Level 5, HND or Foundation Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 6 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 5 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BA (Honours) Degree

Progression:

BTEC Level 7 qualification or Employment

Entry requirements:

Level 6 qualification

Duration:

1 Year

Qualifications you could gain:

BTEC Level 7 Diploma

Progression:

Employment

Information for general guidance purposes only, course entry criteria may vary.

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Intermediate Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care

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Who is the course suitable for?

This qualification is for those seeking a career caring for others. Initial job roles will include Health Care Assistants or Health Care Support Workers. Your job role will involve providing vital assistance to healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients. Many are involved in looking after the well-being and comfort of patients. You will work in a variety of settings, depending upon your role, including clinics, care homes, private homes and hospitals.

What is required to join this course?

- 5 GCSEs grade A*-C including Maths and English or the equivalent
AND/OR
- BTEC Foundation Certificate or Level 1 course in a related subject at Distinction Grade
- Demonstrate a commitment to, and interest in, the care industry
- Successful College interview/assessment

What will I learn, how will I be assessed and what qualifications will I achieve?

You will have the opportunity to study:
- The role of the health and social care worker
- Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
- Understand physical disability
- Equality and diversity in the health sector
- People and personal development in the health sector
- Dementia awareness
- Causes and spread of infection

How will the course be taught?

There will be ongoing assessment via coursework/submitting assignments and observation both in College and in the workplace. There are no formal exams.

What are the career/progression opportunities?

- BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.
This could be followed by Higher Education/University study, in areas such as nurse training, social work or midwifery
- Further employment in the health and social care sector in an unsupervised capacity

How to enrol and about reduced fees?

To enrol on a course, please drop in to our Admissions department at the main site, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, and one of our advisors will be pleased to help you. Alternatively you can telephone (023) 8091 1299.

Payment is accepted by cheque, credit or debit card at the time of enrolment.

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The college wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the DDA (as amended by the Special Educational Needs & Disability Act 2001). If you have a disability please contact the Additional Learning Support Department team on 023 8091 1235/1210.

Don't forget our College open days, for enrolment, advice and guidance!

For further information telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit www.eastleigh.ac.uk