Subject
Health and Social Care
Course
BTEC Nationals Health and Social Care (2016) – Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
Exam Board
Edexcel
For more information contact Head of Department:
Mrs Gregory
Brief introduction:
You’ll be taught by highly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to providing excellent teaching. Our specialist staff will encourage high levels of student participation and mature group discussions in their classes, supporting you to develop and express your own opinions. With the guidance of our friendly, approachable teachers you will carry out research on varied topics and give presentations to your classmates, developing your research, evaluation and organisation skills.
Course Requirements
A minimum of Grade 4 in English Language or Maths
Health and Social Care provides excellent preparation for both further study and employment. This two year course leads to a vocational qualification which will prepare you for further study and is an excellent grounding for a wide range of careers in health and social care. You will gain an understanding of how to work safely in a variety of roles, alongside understanding how to support those with additional needs and those suffering with physiological disorders. Unit 1 provides you with knowledge of key theories and concepts surrounding human growth and development, and the way in which many factors can impact on development both positively and negatively. The Foundation Diploma course consists of 2 external exams, and 4 units of coursework.
Assessment
Year 12
Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development External Exam (1hr 30 min) Can be retaken twice Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders
Year 13
Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care External Exam (1hr 30 min) Can be retaken twice Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Practice Unit 12 – Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs
On completion of this qualification you will be able to apply directly to Universities of your choice to enrol on courses to become nurses, paramedics, midwives, occupational therapists, social workers or a range of other career pathways associated with this subject area. If studied alongside other courses such as Child Development you may choose to complete further study as part of employment in early years or healthcare settings.
