Health Studies

Assessment

This is a two-year program that includes a minimum of 45 days of industry placement. The purpose of these placements is twofold: - You gain practical, real-life experience working in your desired profession and gain practical, hands-on knowledge to help you graduate from the program - You build relationships with potential colleagues and employers; it helps you get your foot in the door at your desired workplace All units are internally assessed and graded. A selected sample is externally assessed and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded at the end of the course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations and activities. Work placements in health and care settings are essential to the course and provide valuable links between theory and practice.