Course Overview
This two-year course is designed to deliver you into employment in the sector or higher education. If you are considering a career in the social care sector, including social work, this course will support you to discover the range of employment opportunities available.
The course offers valuable work experience opportunities in a range of placements with local care providers. It will help you develop key skills that are valued by employers and universities and gain confidence by developing independent learning skills that will support you to access further training and qualifications. Topics may include:
- Equality, diversity, dignity and rights
- Human growth and development
- Working in social care
- Anatomy and physiology for social care
- Infection prevention
- Work experience social care
- Caring for individuals with dementia and other needs.
You will have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way, both in the classroom and on work placements.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence using a range of assessment methods. These may include individual research, project work, presentations, and written assignments as well as external assessments.
Progression Options
On completion of your course, you will have learnt a variety of transferable skills that are recognised by employers, universities and colleges as being of great value. These skills will help you gain access to a range of career opportunities in the care sector, residential settings, the community, primary care environments and community-based support work.
If you wish to continue your studies, you can apply to study a higher education level courses at the University Centre Somerset or other universities, or apply for an Apprenticeship.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
