Health Studies
Backwell School - North Somerset
01275463371
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX
Course summary

This vocational is designed to provide an understanding of the many and varied aspects of health and social care services. The Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides a grounding that can be used to access higher education, further training or employment within the sector. An interest in pursuing a future career in, or related to, health or social care is important. The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. It involves studying six units over two years – three of which are internally assessed (assignment-based) and three of which are externally assessed (examinations). One of the exams is worth 1.5 units and one of the assignment units is only worth 0.5 units, which means: 58% exam + 42% assignment

Entry requirements

- Five GCSEs at grade 4 - 9 including English Language.

How you'll be assessed

• Building positive relationships in health and social care (assignment work - internally assessed) • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Health, safety and security in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – 1.5 unit size (exam - externally assessed)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX