Students are required to complete four mandatory units which are assessed via examination. The other three units are assessed via portfolio. Modules include: Building Positive Relationships Equality, Diversity and Rights Health and Safety and Security Anatomy and Physiology Sexual Health, Reproduction & Early Development Stages The course equips students with the skills needed for higher education courses such as medical health and social care; social policy; social work; nursing; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; working with children, young people and families; psychology; and sociology. The course also enables students to enter the world of work in a variety of careers such as childcare; nursing; paediatrics; midwifery; social work; teaching; police officer; probation officer; paramedic; health visitor; mental health worker; and counselling.
4 or more GCSE grades of 9 – 4, including English Language or Literature or Maths. (Students can re-sit Maths or English, if necessary). It is desirable that students have at least grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Double Science. If a student has studied GCSE or equivalent Health and Social Care they need to have achieved a Level 2 Merit.
Examination and Portfolio. Please note that this course is a Technical Award, which means it is recognised as an equivalent to an A Level and therefore UCAS points are awarded accordingly.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QS |
Students are required to complete four mandatory units which are assessed via examination. The other three units are assessed via portfolio. Modules include: Building Positive Relationships Equality, Diversity and Rights Health and Safety and Security Anatomy and Physiology Sexual Health, Reproduction & Early Development Stages The course equips students with the skills needed for higher education courses such as medical health and social care; social policy; social work; nursing; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; working with children, young people and families; psychology; and sociology. The course also enables students to enter the world of work in a variety of careers such as childcare; nursing; paediatrics; midwifery; social work; teaching; police officer; probation officer; paramedic; health visitor; mental health worker; and counselling.
4 or more GCSE grades of 9 – 4, including English Language or Literature or Maths. (Students can re-sit Maths or English, if necessary). It is desirable that students have at least grade 5 in English and grade 5 in Double Science. If a student has studied GCSE or equivalent Health and Social Care they need to have achieved a Level 2 Merit.
Examination and Portfolio. Please note that this course is a Technical Award, which means it is recognised as an equivalent to an A Level and therefore UCAS points are awarded accordingly.