This course will provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills essential to anybody interested in pursuing a career in the health or social care industries
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This course will provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills essential to anybody interested in pursuing a career in the health or social care industries
This course is designed to offer learners a more specialised pathway to progress into the Healthcare industry through either Higher Education or directly into the workplace.
Learning occurs through the completion of projected and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
This course provides much of the underpinning knowledge for National Occupational Standards, is equivalent to 3 A Levels and enables progression to employment or university.
During the first year of the qualification all students will have to complete the following units that are assessed internally by the college:
Students will be encouraged to progress to the second year of the qualification to achieve the full CACHE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. A further five mandatory units will be completed, four of which are assessed internally by the college:
The final mandatory unit will be taken under exam conditions and assessed and graded externally by CACHE.
In order to fully achieve the qualification you must have a minimum of 175 hours in a supported work placement.
The course includes a placement for which all students will need to have a DBS enhanced disclosure. The College will apply and pay for the DBS check.
Start Date
September 2024
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
This course is suitable for 16-18 year olds. You will need 5 GCSE’s at grade C or grade 4 or above, these must include English Language. An appropriate GCSE English Language qualification along with a full existing Level 2 Diploma in HSC will be considered on an individual basis.
GCSE Science is strongly advised, although some learners will be able to study GCSE Science alongside the qualification as part of their Study Programme.
The course includes a placement and all students will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. The College will apply and pay for this.
Progression
Progression can include degrees in Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Paramedic, Health and Community Studies, Health Studies, Occupational Therapy, Radiotherapy, Support Rehabilitation, Operating Department Technician.
Progression can also include careers in Palliative Care or various roles within the NHS.
Assessment Methods
Assessment occurs via a wide range of activities including written work, individual and group presentations, practical observations, Pod Casts and Tests.
There is a Controlled Assessment that is competed within the college under exam conditions and then assessed and graded externally by CACHE.
Each student will also complete a minimum of 100 hours in a work placement setting.
Course Fees
This course is free for students age 16 – 18. For students 19+ please contact our Student Services Team on 01422 399367 for more information.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Autumn Term
4th Sept 2023 – 27th Oct 2023
7th Nov 2023 – 22nd Dec 2023
Spring Term
8th Jan 2024 – 9th Feb 2024
19th Feb 2024 – 22nd Mar 2024
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
