Health Studies

Course summary

The health and social care level 3 is offered as a single or double award: Extended certificate (single award / 1 A level) - 360 hrs. This will cover 6 units - Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Anatomy & Physiology (all externally examined), Building Positive Relationships (compulsory coursework), plus two other optional coursework units from a choice of 8. Over the two years, you will be expected to take a full and active part in all learning activities, including group projects, role plays, practical activities, presentations, independent learning and work experience placements in health and social care settings. All students would benefit from finding a long-term work experience placement (e.g. a morning or afternoon per week for the full year), rather than just the year 12 work experience week alone. The accumulation of hours that a long-term placement would give will be a valuable experience that could be used in UCAS applications, especially for social work, teaching or nursing. Although some time in lessons is given for typing assignments, students will be expected to do independent research and improvements in their study lessons. A commitment to doing your best in and out of class is essential.