50%
Internally assessed
Are you a good communicator? Do you care about other people and how our society develops? Are you interested in pursuing a career working with children, older people or in the NHS? Health and Social Care can give you these opportunities.
It is a natural progression from the BTEC Level 2 Health & Social Care course and is designed to further develop you into an independent learner.
Throughout the course you will study a variety of topics and build upon your knowledge and understanding of the world of Health, Social Care and Early Years. The nature of the course not only gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding, it also allows you to improve your research and application skills, organisational skills and time management. You will develop personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance at university and in working life.
The course comprises four units including Human Lifespan Development, Human Biology & Health, Principles of Health and Social care practice and 1 optional unit studying either Promoting Health Education or Safe Environments in Health & Social Care
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You must have 5 qualifications at level 2 /GCSE at grade 4/pass or above including English or Maths.
It is important to note that there is no requirement for candidates to have studied the qualification at Level 2, before progressing to a Level 3 course.
We believe in providing access based on potential and commitment. These entry requirements will be discussed in detail with students on an individual basis during the application process.
BTEC
| Practical skills | |
| Mathematical skills | |
| Application of knowledge to unfamiliar contexts | |
| Scientific essay writing | |
| Research and referencing | |
| Analysing data | |
| Drawing conclusions from evidence |
You will study four units across the two years. Two of the units are internally assessed and worth 50% of the overall grade. Two units are externally assessed and worth 50% of the overall grade.
Many students who study Health & Social Care go on to university to study Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work and Teaching. The Level 3 course is excellent preparation for entering university or going directly into Health Care /Social Care/Early Years employment.