These popular courses prepare students for a range of careers at all levels in social work, health care and in the uniformed public services. The Advanced VCE in Social and Health Care prepares students for careers in social care like residential social work or care support work or for progression on to degree courses.
Students undertake work placements each term to provide a vital practical basis to their learning.
The Intermediate GNVQ provides a basis for careers in caring with children, older people or people with learning difficulties. The National Diploma prepares students for a range of careers in health care and on to degree courses including Project 2000, nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiography, teaching, psychology, micro biology and social science. Students undertake work placements each term which are individually negotiated to reflect students' career interests. The HND provides a route into managerial or officer level careers in the public services and students can also progress on to the second or third year of degrees. The National Diploma includes work placements and field trips to prepare students for employment in the uniformed services.