Course information
BTEC Health & Social Care (2 A Level - Diploma)
Titus Salt School - Bradford
01274258969
Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH
Course summary

Important note: This Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels. It is taught in Block D and E. Do not choose another subject in Block E. This course provides a broad Level 3 introduction to the health and social care sector. There are eight units of work: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Promoting Public Health Plus two optional units selected from: Work Experience in Health and Social Care, Sociological Perspectives, Psychological Perspectives, Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs, Physiological Disorders depending on numbers and staffing Students must be competent at organising work files and meeting deadlines. Students can progress to a wide range of career and higher education opportunities including degree courses in nursing, midwifery, teacher training and social work when taken with compatible subjects. Other progression routes include apprenticeships and BTEC Higher National qualifications.

Entry requirements

Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1, 2 and 4 will be assessed by an externally marked exam. Unit 5, 7 and by externally marked coursework. All other units will be assessed internally and sampled externally.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBradford
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHigher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH