Health and Social Care is a two-year modular Level equivalent course, concerned with the study and explanation of the health and social care professions. The main aim of the course is to understand how professionals provide care for service users. The course will allow you to explore different approaches to support and care for members of society. Health and Social Care is a subject that can be helpful to any student, whether you are interested in a career in the health and social care sector or not. It can usefully be studied in combination with subjects including Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Law, Citizenship, and Biology. The course requires strong written skills as there is a significant level of coursework (it accounts for 50% of the overall mark in the first year). Some Health and Social Care students will also take up a related Extended Project Qualification in health and social care-related fields in the second year. The Health and Social Care department runs a range of support and revision sessions, as well as peer mentoring. We also have visiting speakers from related occupations, to assist students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career. There may also be an opportunity for students to undertake up to 5 days work experience in Colchester General Hospital in the summer term of year 1. COURSE CONTENT: The Year 2 Extended Certificate consists of a further two topics: 1. Working in Health and Social Care (67%) This unit is externally assessed by a 90-minute exam taken in January. It consists of short answer questions and extended response questions based on case studies. It explores what it is like to work in the health and social care sector and includes ‘The roles and responsibilities of different professions’ and ‘Working with people with specific needs’. 2. Sociological Perspectives (33%) This coursework unit requires students to produce a report that looks at how sociological perspectives and concepts can contribute to understanding the service provision in a local health and social care setting. The marks from all four units combine to give one BTEC National Extended Certificate grade at the end of the two-year course and students have the opportunity to re-sit either of the exam units if they would like to.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature.
1. Working in Health and Social Care (67%). 2. Sociological Perspectives (33%).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
Health and Social Care is a two-year modular Level equivalent course, concerned with the study and explanation of the health and social care professions. The main aim of the course is to understand how professionals provide care for service users. The course will allow you to explore different approaches to support and care for members of society. Health and Social Care is a subject that can be helpful to any student, whether you are interested in a career in the health and social care sector or not. It can usefully be studied in combination with subjects including Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Law, Citizenship, and Biology. The course requires strong written skills as there is a significant level of coursework (it accounts for 50% of the overall mark in the first year). Some Health and Social Care students will also take up a related Extended Project Qualification in health and social care-related fields in the second year. The Health and Social Care department runs a range of support and revision sessions, as well as peer mentoring. We also have visiting speakers from related occupations, to assist students who are interested in pursuing a health-related career. There may also be an opportunity for students to undertake up to 5 days work experience in Colchester General Hospital in the summer term of year 1. COURSE CONTENT: The Year 2 Extended Certificate consists of a further two topics: 1. Working in Health and Social Care (67%) This unit is externally assessed by a 90-minute exam taken in January. It consists of short answer questions and extended response questions based on case studies. It explores what it is like to work in the health and social care sector and includes ‘The roles and responsibilities of different professions’ and ‘Working with people with specific needs’. 2. Sociological Perspectives (33%) This coursework unit requires students to produce a report that looks at how sociological perspectives and concepts can contribute to understanding the service provision in a local health and social care setting. The marks from all four units combine to give one BTEC National Extended Certificate grade at the end of the two-year course and students have the opportunity to re-sit either of the exam units if they would like to.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 4 GCSE English Language or English Literature.
1. Working in Health and Social Care (67%). 2. Sociological Perspectives (33%).