This course provides an exciting opportunity for students who are looking to gain knowledge of Health and Social Care. It is a very dynamic subject, which explores a variety of areas and current topics of interest from human life span development, learning about human behaviour, communication, health promotion to child protection and safeguarding.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and a subject that requires essay writing.
For those enthusiastic to pursue a health and social care career, it is a platform for understanding individuals, learning how to provide quality care, to the skills needed to become a health, social care or child development specialist.
For those enthusiastic to pursue a health and social care career, it is a platform for understanding individuals, learning how to provide quality care, to the skills needed to become a health, social care or child development specialist.
The course is equivalent to 2 A Levels, if studied over two years. This new and exciting course can be studied alongside A Level subjects or BTEC qualifications.
Assessment
The units are assessed through the completion of coursework and examinations.
Coursework (BTEC Pearson)
Coursework is assessed through many forms which can include written, presentations, video recording, role plays, posters, promotions and scenarios.
Examination (BTEC Pearson)
Students will sit two exams across their two years of study and one controlled assessment. These results will contribute to 50% of their final grade.
