Health Studies
Outwood Grange Academy - Wakefield
01924204350
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityWakefield
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPotovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF