Health and Social Care allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside IB Diplomas as part of a study programme and can link to learning in Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
50% External Assessment 50% Internal Assessment Mandatory units, learners complete: 1. Human Lifespan and Development 2. Human Biology and Health 3. Health and Social Care Practice (Coursework) Optional units, learners complete 1 of: 4. Health, Policy and Wellbeing (coursework) 5. Promoting Health Education (coursework) 6. Safe Environments in Health and Social Care (coursework) 7. Health Science (coursework)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE |
Health and Social Care allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside IB Diplomas as part of a study programme and can link to learning in Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
50% External Assessment 50% Internal Assessment Mandatory units, learners complete: 1. Human Lifespan and Development 2. Human Biology and Health 3. Health and Social Care Practice (Coursework) Optional units, learners complete 1 of: 4. Health, Policy and Wellbeing (coursework) 5. Promoting Health Education (coursework) 6. Safe Environments in Health and Social Care (coursework) 7. Health Science (coursework)