The BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care provide much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care/Health and consequently act as a robust introduction to both sectors. They prepare learners for employment in the sectors or for higher education. They are also mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. which was developed as part of the Agenda for Change process for updating the way NHS staff roles are defined and developed. Learners will benefit from gaining a number of mandatory units as well as optional and specialist units according to the route embarked on.
To be accepted on to the Health and Social Care course you are required to have at least 5 GCSEs Level 9-4. It is strongly recommended that this includes GCSE English. A Merit in any BTEC subject at Level 2 is preferable.
BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 is assessed through two external examinations and coursework. You will complete coursework through various methods including; information sheets, presentations, ICT presentations and essays.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF |
The BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care provide much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care/Health and consequently act as a robust introduction to both sectors. They prepare learners for employment in the sectors or for higher education. They are also mapped to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework. which was developed as part of the Agenda for Change process for updating the way NHS staff roles are defined and developed. Learners will benefit from gaining a number of mandatory units as well as optional and specialist units according to the route embarked on.
To be accepted on to the Health and Social Care course you are required to have at least 5 GCSEs Level 9-4. It is strongly recommended that this includes GCSE English. A Merit in any BTEC subject at Level 2 is preferable.
BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 is assessed through two external examinations and coursework. You will complete coursework through various methods including; information sheets, presentations, ICT presentations and essays.