Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.
If you are under 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your further education course you will be eligible for free tuition. Some costs may still be involved, such as trips or uniform, but this will be discussed with you at enrolment. There is financial support available subject to eligibility.
(There are no reductions due to age on Higher Education courses eg HNC/HND/BEng/BSc/Fdn Degree)
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Level 1 - If you are aged 19-23 at the start of this entry/level 1 course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, but intend to progress to complete a full level 2, your fees will be waived in full.
Students who are not eligible to claim free tuition under Level 1 or Level 2 Entitlement (see Level 1 and Level 2 Entitlement funding categories), may be eligible for free tuition if they meet any of the following criteria:
To claim one of these concessions you will need to declare your status and upload proof of your earnings and/or benefits during the enrolment process. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date, and could be 3 months wage slips, an employment contract, or 3 months universal credit statements.
*Thresholds subject to change.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Our Level 2 Health and Social Care programme is a perfect introduction for those seeking a career in the sector. You will develop an understanding of health & social care and science, and apply this knowledge when undertaking work experience. You will build a great set of practical skills in our fully equipped classrooms, which mirror clinical and care environments.
You will study a range of units with topics in health, including: human lifespan development, effective communication, health & social care values
You will also study a range of units with topics in science, including: human biology, barriers to health, infection and immunity.
You will also undertake a work placement in a clinical or care setting where you will develop your practical skills.
You will complete written work throughout the year. You will also sit externally set exams.
On successful completion of the programme you will gain a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care and a OCN Level 2 in Skills for Further Study in Health and Human Sciences.
All students wear a uniform available to order through our uniform partners. You might also wish to purchase the text books associated with the programme.
You will be undertaking a study programme with the Health & Social Care/Science element being one part, you will also undertake English and/or maths if you do not achieve a grade 4. You will also have group tutorial and be expected to undertake a work placement.
You can progress onto Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care and T Level Health.
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English and/or maths
