Health Studies
The Hinckley School - Leicestershire
01455632183
Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE
Course summary

BTEC Health and Social Care is a vocational qualification that relates to all aspects of health and social care in the UK. The programme prepares you to pursue a career in health care, social care or childcare, giving you knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare for employment or further study. The qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs. Health and Social Care explores similar themes to social science subjects such as Psychology and Sociology, but with a vocational focus. After this qualification, students can progress directly into employment or on to higher study.

Entry requirements

General JC6 entry requirements. - Our entry requirements are five GCSE passes at grade 5 to 9, including English and Maths

How you'll be assessed

Course work and examinations in both Year 12 and Year 13

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressButt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE