This qualification provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into employment in the Health and Social care sector either through Higher Education, an apprenticeship or directly into work. Higher Education courses that this qualification might lead to include Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies. Apprenticeships include Advanced Level apprenticeships in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Workforce or Health. Job roles that students could go on to include Health Care Assistant, Care Worker, Nursery Assistant or Social Work Assistant. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside one A Level, such as Biology, Sociology, Psychology or Drama. It will provide students with the opportunity to develop the core knowledge, skills and understanding required by the Health and Social Care sector and to develop further skills by completing a wide range of units through a choice of specialist pathways.
Students need to be able to show a good standard of written communication skills. Whilst there are no specific entry requirements, we would recommend GCSEs in Science, English and Maths. You also need to be self-motivated and keen to become an independent learner. Working in the health and care sector also requires resilience, compassion, enthusiasm, approachability and trust. For applications to childcare and health and social care related degrees, the student will require a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths.
The Level 3 Diploma Course is equivalent to two A levels in terms of size. 40% of the course is externally examined and 60% of the course is internally assessed by assignment and moderated by OCR. The assignments provide evidence of achievement of the assessment criteria and evidence can be presented in written, poster, verbal or video format or by the demonstration of a skill in practice supported by a witness statement.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £27,555 - £33,570 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,150 - £19,350 |
| Address | Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ |
This qualification provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into employment in the Health and Social care sector either through Higher Education, an apprenticeship or directly into work. Higher Education courses that this qualification might lead to include Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies. Apprenticeships include Advanced Level apprenticeships in Health and Social Care, Children and Young People’s Workforce or Health. Job roles that students could go on to include Health Care Assistant, Care Worker, Nursery Assistant or Social Work Assistant. The qualification is designed to be taken as part of a study programme alongside one A Level, such as Biology, Sociology, Psychology or Drama. It will provide students with the opportunity to develop the core knowledge, skills and understanding required by the Health and Social Care sector and to develop further skills by completing a wide range of units through a choice of specialist pathways.
Students need to be able to show a good standard of written communication skills. Whilst there are no specific entry requirements, we would recommend GCSEs in Science, English and Maths. You also need to be self-motivated and keen to become an independent learner. Working in the health and care sector also requires resilience, compassion, enthusiasm, approachability and trust. For applications to childcare and health and social care related degrees, the student will require a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and Maths.
The Level 3 Diploma Course is equivalent to two A levels in terms of size. 40% of the course is externally examined and 60% of the course is internally assessed by assignment and moderated by OCR. The assignments provide evidence of achievement of the assessment criteria and evidence can be presented in written, poster, verbal or video format or by the demonstration of a skill in practice supported by a witness statement.