Course information
Health & Social Care BTEC (Single)
Cardinal Newman Catholic School - Brighton and Hove
01273558551
The Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND
Course summary

This is a practical course where you will study important vocational skills in communication, health and safety and equality and diversity. You will gain in-depth knowledge of human growth and development through the life stages and an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems. Independent and team work skills will be developed through research, groups tasks, discussions and presentations. These provide the background to coursework assignments in class and external examinations. You will integrate your knowledge with real-life experience by applying all work to a health and social care setting.

Entry requirements

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 mainly at Grade 4 or above. Pathway 1+ (2 years) Academic Entry Requirements 6 or more A*-C/9-4 GCSE grades mainly at Grade B/6/Merit or above and including either Mathematics or English Language at Grade 4 or above (only one BTEC grade may be considered). Post-16 Courses Available at Newman College Four A-level courses (or BTEC Level 3 courses) for those students with mainly A*-A or 9-8 grades. Three A-level courses (or BTEC Level 3 courses) + re-take courses in GCSE Mathematics and English Language if grade 4 has not yet been achieved. Pathway 2 (2 years) 5 or more A*-C/9-4 GCSE grades mainly at Grade C/4 and/or BTEC qualifications at pass and above. Post-16 Courses Available at Newman College Three BTEC Level 3 courses + re-take courses in GCSE Mathematics and English Language if grade 4 has not yet been achieved. Options for students after completing pathway: - Foundation or Degree (Level 4) - Start Level 3 or 4 courses at courses in Higher Education (e.g. University via UCAS). other institutions. - Employment or apprenticeships

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBrighton and Hove
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressThe Upper Drive, Hove, BN3 6ND