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Health & Social Care Course Structure
What course will I follow:
BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care Level 1 & 2, an NVQ portfolio style course equivalent to a full GCSE, including progress 8 points.
What will I study?
The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care is for learners who wish to acquire knowledge, understanding and skills through vocational contexts as part of their key stage 4 learning.
The qualification covers:
Sector specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment.
Knowledge which underpins the effective use of skills, processes and attitudes, including human growth and development, health and social care service, and factors effecting people’s health and wellbeing
This qualification builds on and uses knowledge and skills you are learning in your GCSE’s, such as English. It will complement the more theoretical aspects covered by GCSE Biology or GCSE Psychology by allowing you to apply your knowledge and skills practically in a vocational context.
Heath and Social Care Learning Journey here
Additional Information
Moderator: Externally by the Exam Board
NVQ style Portfolio of Evidence
Level 1 = 4-1 GCSE
Level 2 = 9-4 GCSE
The qualification is divided into three components as follows:
- Human Lifespan and Development – (PSA – Pearson set assignment - internal)
- Health and Social Care Services and Values- (PSA – Pearson set assignment - internal)
- Health and Wellbeing- external exam
Careers Information
Useful information on Science careers can be found using the links below.
https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/770/what-are-stem-subjects
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/science-and-research
http://www.sciencecareerpathways.com/a-z-of-roles/
https://targetcareers.co.uk/career-sectors/science
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles
https://www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/whats-on/useful-websites/
https://successatschool.org/careerzonesummary/34/Science-Research
