INTRODUCTION
Thank you for applying to join our Health Care Course at North Kent College.
SCHOOL REPORT & GRADE SHEET
We would like to see a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this with you. If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?
- meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.
- You will be asked to complete a task at your interview.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this.
- If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
- Completed interview task.
- You are welcome to bring a parent/guardian or friend with you.
Level 1 and 2 task for Health and Social care interview.
Bill is 79 and lives in a residential care home. He is used to regular visits from his grandchildren, as they call in on their way home from school. Suddenly one of his grandchildren stops visiting. The care staff have been told that the grandchild is in hospital following a serious accident, they have been asked not to tell Bill, as the news will cause him to become distressed and worried. The carers understand the wishes of the family but feel unhappy that they are not telling Bill the truth.
Please answer the following questions-
How would you handle this difficult problem without damaging the relationship between Bill and his carers?
Who would your priority be?
Level 3 task for Health and Social Care interview
- Please ensure that you return your completed task to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 24 hours prior to your interview taking place. We would like approx. 500 words and at least 1 reliable quote when answering the question below.
Research task:
Why does Kent have the highest number of children in care in England?
You may want to look at the following websites for help with this task.
Statistics about looked after children | NSPCC Learning
Kent County Council Sufficiency Strategy
Number of children in care in England 'could hit almost 100,000 by 2025' - Kent Live
National Statistics Publication Template (publishing.service.gov.uk)
AND FINALLY…
You will be required to attend one compulsory taster days, prior to enrolment. The taster days are a fantastic opportunity to experience lessons and learn techniques within our department, a chance to meet the team and importantly, for the team to get to know you. Details of your allocated taster days will be provided at interview.
Conditional offers will not be able to be given without submission of the written task and a satisfactory school report.
**All offers are subject to demonstrating your passion for the industry, as well as submission of your written tasks, a satisfactory school report/employer reference and the achievement of your predicted grades. Successful achievement during the taster days is also a requirement.
Entry requirements
Level 1 Grade 2 in English language and Maths
Level 2 4 Grade 3 GCSE in English Language, Maths, and a science plus one other GCSE at 3 or higher.
Level 3 5 Grade 5 or higher GCSE including English Language, Maths, Science.
Message from HOC
We are a team of dedicated lecturers who are vocationally qualified. Our aim is to motivate and inspire you to achieve your aspirations of a career within the health and social care sector, whether this is via university or into employment within the industry. My team and I are looking forward to welcoming you to North Kent College and supporting you in your education and we wish you every success within your future studies with us.