Society, Health and Development Diploma

Learning I have to do

Compulsory elements in your Diploma cover the main things you need to know about the Society, Health and Development sector.

Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT
All Diploma students need to achieve a minimum standard in English, maths and ICT.

Work experience
With a Diploma you’ll get to learn all about your chosen subject through a range of core and optional elements. You’ll also get at least 10 days’ work experience. This is a great way to use the skills you have learn in the classroom and experience what work is like from the inside.

For example, you might work in a youth club or in an early years’ nursery. Or if you’re interested in social work, you might assist carers in a residential home.

Student Project
You will also be required to complete a project to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have acquired. You can choose your own project, for example, a student working in a youth club might consider ways of redesigning the common room. You could look at ways to make it more appealing and accessible for people of all kinds of backgrounds and abilities.

Personal, learning and thinking skills
All Diploma students are encouraged to develop skills like teamwork and self management as part of the course. You will learn how to express yourself confidently and apply your knowledge and skills creatively in a work environment.

The Diploma in Society, Health and Development does not mean you have to pursue a career in this sector. A Diploma gives you the relevant, transferable skills that will be welcomed by colleges, universities and employers.

Learning I choose to do