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What is a BTEC First Diploma?
A BTEC First Diploma is a practical, work - related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
It introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work - related qualification.
A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* - C and is normally taken as a full - time course.
What is the course structure?
The course is made up of six units - two core units that everyone takes and four specialist units. The specialist units enable you to study a particular area in more depth.
What subjects will I study?
All students take the two core units:
- Communication and Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors
- Individual Needs within the Health and Social Care Sectors.
You take four specialist units from the following list:
- Cultural Diversity in Health and Social Care
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Human Lifespan Development
- Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care
- Health and Social Care Services
- The Impact of Diet on Health
How is the course assessed?
All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.
What can I do at the end of the course?
With further training or study, students go careers such as nursing, social work and residential care management.
A BTEC First Diploma prepares you for employment and provides a good grounding to go on to a more advanced course such as:
- BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in care
- BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in Health Studies
How can I find out more?
Ask your careers teacher or advisor or your local college for more information or see the Edexcel website - http://www.edexcel.org.uk