Health and Social Care (Double Award)
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College - Barking and Dagenham
02082704242
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT
Course summary

This is a vocational level 3 qualification, which, just like the traditional A Levels, can lead to university through gaining UCAS points for the grade you receive. It focuses on developing a range of skills, through projects, assignments and examinations. There will be work experience organised in a health and social care related setting.

Entry requirements

5 grade C or above and a grade 5 in English Language If you are hoping to study an A Level qualification you will need to have achieved at least 5 grade ‘C’s in 5 separate subjects. This must include a grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Our Vocational courses are for those students who achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.

How you'll be assessed

You will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written exams. Grading is pass, merit or distinction. Over the course of the two years you will study 12 units. A minimum of 4 of these will be external examinations, and the rest will be coursework/assessment based. Examples of the units that will be covered include: • Building Positive Relationships • Anatomy and Physiology • Health and Safety • Nutrition for Health • Infection Control • Safeguarding • Creativity and activity for Children and Young People

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressTerling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1JT