Health Studies
The Mirfield Free Grammar - Kirklees
01924483660
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EZ
Course summary

This course is for students who wish to pursue a career in any of the Health or Social Care services focusing on individuals different care needs that they have, at different times throughout their lives. Studying this course provides learners with an in-depth study of this sector, the structure and provision of Health and Social Care services in England, in addition to investigating many different roles available within the sector. The course encompasses academic challenge and rigour through examination and coursework, while also offering students a practical, high quality work placement (100 hours required over the two year course as part of their assessment). This provides them with invaluable knowledge and experience of working in the Health and Social Care sector.

Entry requirements

- Grade 4 in GCSE English Language - 5 x GCSE 9-4 BTEC/CTEC

How you'll be assessed

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (Single Award) Unit 1 mandatory exam 25% Unit 2 mandatory exam 33% Unit 5 mandatory Coursework synoptic unit 25% Unit 14 Physiological disorders Coursework 17% 58% Exams 42% Coursework Assessments NATIONAL DIPLOMA (DOUBLE AWARD) Unit 1 and 2 – externally assessed exam units. Unit 4 – externally assessed synoptic unit. Units 5, 6, 7, 8 and 14 – internally assessed coursework portfolio units. Units 2 and 4 = 33% Units 1, 5, 7 and 8 = 50% Units 6 and 14 = 17% Examination units = 46% Coursework Units = 54%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityKirklees
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EZ