Vocational Pathways - Pathway to Care

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This course is designed as a stepping stone for school leavers and college students who want to start a Health and Social Care or Education and Early Years course at college.

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Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September - June
Where - Springfield Sixth Form Centre

Course Overview

The Vocational Pathways provision is a full-time study programme for students who want to progress onto Level 1 vocational programmes but may need some extra support. The course focuses on personal and social development, English and maths, work-based activity and vocational tasters within the college.
On the Care pathway you will spend your year with the Health and Social Care, Education and Early Years, and Foundation departments learning about working in the care sector. The course will cover components such as: meeting the needs of children and older people, inclusivity for people with disabilities and equality and diversity.
The Vocational Pathways provision is a full-time study programme for students who want to progress onto Level 1 vocational programmes but may need some extra support. The course focuses on personal and social development, English and maths, work-based activity and vocational tasters within the college.
On the Care pathway you will spend your year with the Health and Social Care, Education and Early Years, and Foundation departments learning about working in the care sector. The course will cover components such as: meeting the needs of children and older people, inclusivity for people with disabilities and equality and diversity.

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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Activities on this course will be practical and will support any move onto a Level 1 course in this field the following year. Gaining a GCSE in English and maths will also help you to progress onto a Level 1 course.
You will be able to progress onto higher level courses at college and train to work in a variety of roles in the care sector, including care worker, early years practitioner and health care assistant.

You will be assessed through group work and coursework.

Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?

Employment in Health, Social and Child Care Services roles are down NAN% since 2021

Wide range of jobs in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry

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