The Health and Social Care course provides students with a broad range of knowledge and experience to prepare them for careers within the sector and skills to progress on to relevant University courses. The course is available as both a single and double A Level equivalent course thus allowing for specialisation. It covers topics such as legislation, additional needs, ageing processes and care values. It helps to prepares students for university courses such as: nursing, social work, care work, community work, midwifery, counselling, play therapy, and teaching.
Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a related qualification at Key stage 4.
Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 A Level) Unit 1 and Unit 2 External exam Unit 5 and Unit 12 Internal assignment Diploma (Equivalent to 2 A Levels) Unit 4: External controlled assessment Unit 6: Internal assignment with work placement Unit 7: Internal assignment Unit 8: Internal assignment
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB |
The Health and Social Care course provides students with a broad range of knowledge and experience to prepare them for careers within the sector and skills to progress on to relevant University courses. The course is available as both a single and double A Level equivalent course thus allowing for specialisation. It covers topics such as legislation, additional needs, ageing processes and care values. It helps to prepares students for university courses such as: nursing, social work, care work, community work, midwifery, counselling, play therapy, and teaching.
Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above. If studied, then a Grade 4 or Merit in a related qualification at Key stage 4.
Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 A Level) Unit 1 and Unit 2 External exam Unit 5 and Unit 12 Internal assignment Diploma (Equivalent to 2 A Levels) Unit 4: External controlled assessment Unit 6: Internal assignment with work placement Unit 7: Internal assignment Unit 8: Internal assignment