Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Early Years/Care)

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Course Description

This course is aimed at at those aged over 18, who are working as or aspiring to work as care workers with professionals in Health, Social Services, Independent sectors, voluntary organisations, nurseries, schools, other children’s services and day centres. The programme is designed to provide students with a high level of understanding in Health & Social and consists of a combination of core, optional and appropriate work experience. Applicants should apply directly to the University of Greenwich.

Year 1 – Core courses:

Academic skills for Health & Social Care

Managing business resources in care settings

Work based learning

Introduction to Care Policy

Plus a choice of 2 optional courses:

Language & child

Creativity & child

Community care in practice

Social context of intellectual impairments

Concepts of social & emotional developments. (15 or 30 credits)

Year 2 – Core courses:

Contemporary issues in care (Care) or Law and the child (Early Years)

Introduction to the research process

Ethics of care

Work based learning

Managing day care & residential settings

Plus a choice of 2 optional courses:

Children in society

Health promotion in Early Years

Self & Disability

Empowerment

Supporting individuals

Mental health and Intellectual disabilities. (15 or 30 credits)

Entry Requirements

5 GCSE’s Grade A-C, including English

1 A Level with minimum of 40 points at A2 Level

OR BTEC National Diploma, Merit or above

Key Skills

NVQ Level 3 (with evidence of of relevant work experience)

Recognised Access programme

Mature students without formal qualifications may be considered as a result of life and/or work experience

Assessment Methods

Assigments and projects

Qualifications

Awarded by the University of Greenwich: Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care (Care)/ Early Years

Progression

Full Hons Degree at University and Employment in Health & Social Care setting or Early Years setting

Further Information & Course Applications

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Type	Level
Foundation Degree	Level 5
Timetable	Cost
PTE
Hours	Weeks	Duration
6	36	3 years -1 day per week and a minimum work placement of 1 day per week.
Campus	Start Date	End Date
Tower Road	09/09/2013