Health and Social Care (Level 3 NQF)

The health and social care sector covers a large range of occupations and professions. Through your Health and Social Care course you will become aware of the variety of opportunities that a qualification in this subject may lead on to. Level 3 qualifications are designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications.

GCSE Entrance Requirements:

  • Mathematics - Grade 4

  • English Language - Grade 4

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Head of Department:

Ms L Stevenson - lstevenson@hswv.co.uk

WHAT YOU STUDY

Over the course, you will study a range of units that will contribute to your learning and understanding of the health and social care sector. These will be covered in depth to allow you to demonstrate and develop a range of practical and research skills that will enable you to complete a range of tasks. During the course you will have the opportunity to study a number of units covering aspects of Health and Social Care, including human lifespan development, working in Health and Social Care, principles of safe practice in Health and Social Care and promoting public health.

HOW YOU STUDY

Much of your study will involve research, either in books or on the internet. There will also be practical work and some visits involved. You will be expected to keep and organise notes based on your classwork and keep evidence of your independent research.

All students will be expected to organise a placement in a health and social care setting during Year 12 which will give them the opportunity to experience the vocational elements of the programme, and develop practical skills.

BTEC is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally examined units. On each unit a pass, merit or distinction grade will be awarded. Unit points will then be accumulated to give an overall qualification mark. Each unit has to be completed within a set deadline. Teacher feedback is given at regular intervals throughout the taught elements of this unit.

DEPARTMENT STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

The staff in the department have experience of teaching a wide range of Health and Social Care topics. The Health department has a proven track record of successful results at both KS4 and KS5. Previous students have gone on further to study at university, into employment, or taken up apprenticeships.

PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY/CAREERS

The depth and breadth of understanding that you will gain will make you very attractive to employers and to admission tutors at universities. On successful completion of a Health and Social Care qualification, a student can progress to employment and/or continue their study.

OUR SUCCESSES

Our students have achieved excellent results since the introduction of the course. In 2022 there was a 100% pass rate with more than 75% of students achieving a distinction