At the heart of Health and Social Care is care and compassion. This practical course is about working with people, developing understanding and empathy.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:
Mrs G Whiteley
EXAMINATION BOARD:
Edexcel
LEVEL:
Edexcel Level 1/2 Technical Award
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Course outline
This is a vocationally related qualification, which is ideal for students who wish to gain a qualification, which will prepare them for employment in the Health and Social Care sector. It teaches many transferable skills so it also prepares students for any profession in which they work with people. Students will take part in discussion lessons where they explore different concepts and ideas relevant to Health and Social Care. There will also be time for independent research to collect together information and consolidate understanding. Practical tasks and videos are used to help explain the theoretical aspects of the work.
To succeed you will:
Have a caring personality with a desire to work in the field of Health & Social Care.
Be able to discuss ideas and work in groups as well as individually.
Course presentation
Assessment method
| Unit | % of Final Grade | Type of Assessment | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40% | Exam | External Assessment |
| 2–3 | 60% | Internal | Controlled assessment units – Health and Social Care Values & Human Lifespan Development |
The future
On successful completion of the BTEC Technical Award you may progress on to a BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care course. You may then wish to continue your education and study to become a care worker, social worker, nursery nurse, midwife, teacher or occupational therapist. Alternatively, after completing the Level 1/ 2 Award you may take on an apprenticeship or a training position.
