BTEC Health and Social Care
Conyers School - Stockton-on-Tees
01642783253
Green Lane, Yarm, TS15 9ET
Course summary

What effect does the environment have on the emotional and intellectual development of children? How does the female reproductive system work? What is the best way to treat and care for adults with dementia? Get hands-on, real-life experience in health and social care within this level 3 BTEC, preparing you in the best way possible for a career within this sector. Course Content • Human Lifespan Development. • Working in Health & Social Care. • Anatomy and Physiology. • Work Experience in Health & Social Care. • Promoting Public Health. • Caring for individuals with Dementia Plus 7 other units. Opportunities and experiences in Health & Social Care: • Visits and talks from health care professionals and universities. • Links within the community to help you gain work experience in this field– 100 hours of work experience is a compulsory part of the course. • Charity work and supporting the local community.

Entry requirements

If you achieve four “4” grades or above at GCSE (including a grade 4 or better in Maths or English) you will be considered for the BTEC extended diploma course.

How you'll be assessed

You will sit 4 external exams in Year 12 and complete another 9 coursework assessments over the two years.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreen Lane, Yarm, TS15 9ET