Level
3
Why should I choose this subject to study in sixth form?
This course is equivalent to two A Levels and gives you the skills you need to work in a care setting or go on to a study a degree programme. The health and social care sector is the largest employer in the UK and will continue to grow as the population increases over the next few decades. The range of careers in the sector is broad and covers professions in nursing and health care, social work, teaching and Early Years. You will learn about roles and responsibilities, maintaining safety, and development through the life stages. You will also consider current health and social care research. The course is demanding with a strong theoretical base.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE BTEC LEVEL 3 (D)
Blocks V&W
What will I study? Year 12
• Unit 1. Human lifespan development (external exam) • Unit 5. Meeting individual care needs (internal assessment) • Unit 7 Principles of safe practice in Health and Social Care (internal assessment) • Optional unit (internal assessment) Year 13 • Unit 2. Working in Health and Social Care (external exam) • Unit 4 Enquiries into Current Research (external task) • Unit 8 Promoting Public Health (internal assessment) • Optional unit Internal Assessment (internal assessment)
How will I be assessed? • Internally set and marked assignments • Written examination • An externally set and marked test
Who can I talk to if I want to know more?
Mrs Christine Snelgar, Room 64, Mrs Rutherford Room 62 or Mrs McCormick (Head of Child, Health and Social studies) Room 61. You can obtain a copy of the guide to BTEC National in Health and Social Care and other material from the awarding organisation: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-andsocial-care-2016.html#tab-3
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