Course Overview
This course is available in a Single or Double A Level Option and ideal for anyone pursuing a career in a health-related profession.
Students can choose between a single or double A Level equivalent in Health and Social Care through the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care. Or the Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) this is ideal for those interested in the sector alongside other subjects, with progression to a wide range of degree courses. It covers four key units: Human Lifespan Development, Human Biology and Health, Principles of Health and Social Care Practice and Promoting Health Education.
The National Diploma (double) is suited to students aiming for a career in health or social care. It includes in the first year: Human Life Span Development, Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs, Work Experience, and Promoting Public Health. The college also offer a 100-hour vocational placement offer which allow the student to gain valuable hands-on experience and help build essential professional skills. In the second year; Working in Health and Social Care, Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care, Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care, and Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs. Vocational placements offer valuable hands-on experience and help build essential professional skills.
Both courses are assessed through 60% coursework and 40% exams. Students must complete an Enhanced Disclosure application due to the nature of the work if they opt for the double option. The course is highly popular and consistently achieves excellent results.
The course is extremely popular with students and has excellent results.
Entry Requirements
It is not essential that students have studied Health and Social Care previously but students must have five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A grade 4 in English Language is essential.
Health & Social Care Curriculum Overviews
Students completing the Single Course will study the Units 1 & Unit 5 in Year 12 followed by Unit 2 and Unit 12 in Year 13.
Students completing the Double Course will study all eight units mentioned above.