MCAST Foundation Certificate
or
2 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: English Language, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

This diploma course provides the knowledge and skills required at an operational level in the care sector. The programme helps you to progress to vocational qualifications in a variety of sectors such as early childhood education, social care and health.

You will be assigned work placements with particular client groups such as the elderly, persons with a disability and children in social care. Among other skills, you will have special sessions on moving and handling as well as infection prevention and control.

A key skills programme, among which English and Mathematics, is also offered alongside this course in order to further improve your chances of success in achieving this diploma.

The course will be assessed as follows:
The course is mainly assessed by assignments and knowledge question sessions, practical assessments and work placements.

× Understand individual rights within the health and social care sectors
× Identify individual needs within the health and social care sectors
× Ensure safe environments for particular client groups
× Recognise human lifespan development.

Communication in Health and Social Care
Individual Rights within the Health and Social Care Sectors
Individual Needs in the Health and Social Care Sectors
Ensuring Safe Environments in Health and Social Care
Vocational Experience in a Health or Social Care Setting
Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Human Lifespan Development
The Impact of Diet on Health

Key Skills:
English
Maltese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Personal Development

MCAST BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)
MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
MCAST Certificate for Medical Secretaries – Level 4

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