This two-year course is equivalent to 1 A Level. It covers care for service users in a range of care settings and includes areas of Science, Psychology and Sociology. Students will be expected to complete assignments based on care settings and the workplace. Health and Social Care looks at a wide range of care settings; residential homes, hospitals, nurseries and schools. This will allow students to develop the necessary skills for career progression in the health and social care sector.
For all advanced level (Level 3) courses such as GCE A levels and BTEC Level 3, the entry requirement will be 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). For most subjects a GCSE grade 9—6 is required in the chosen or related subject or a merit at a BTEC Level 2. It is preferred that students have a minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in this or a related subject, but this is not essential. A good grasp of Biology and writing skills are essential, therefore a minimum GCSE grade 5 in Science and English is required.
This qualification is assessed via a combination of externally assessed examinations and internally assessed assignments which are externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mallard Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9PW |
This two-year course is equivalent to 1 A Level. It covers care for service users in a range of care settings and includes areas of Science, Psychology and Sociology. Students will be expected to complete assignments based on care settings and the workplace. Health and Social Care looks at a wide range of care settings; residential homes, hospitals, nurseries and schools. This will allow students to develop the necessary skills for career progression in the health and social care sector.
For all advanced level (Level 3) courses such as GCE A levels and BTEC Level 3, the entry requirement will be 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English). For most subjects a GCSE grade 9—6 is required in the chosen or related subject or a merit at a BTEC Level 2. It is preferred that students have a minimum of a GCSE grade 5 in this or a related subject, but this is not essential. A good grasp of Biology and writing skills are essential, therefore a minimum GCSE grade 5 in Science and English is required.
This qualification is assessed via a combination of externally assessed examinations and internally assessed assignments which are externally moderated.