Health and Social Care BTEC level 3
Highams Park School
Course summary
BTEC in Health and Social Care embodies a fundamentally learnercentred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. They focus on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. A number of topics are studied including 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units including: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care • Sociological Perspectives • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Psychological Perspectives • Promoting Public Health The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and use a combination of assessment styles to give students the confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in this this subject
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Five 4 – 9 GCSE grades including a minimum of a 4 in GCSE English (Literature or Language).
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Assessment
The department staff will assess your work and you will be given a final grade, that will be equivalent to A Levels and which have UCAS points. The grades range from Distinction*Distinction* (equivalent to A*A* at A Level) to Double Pass (equivalent to CC). The assessments are divided into 2 types; 3 externally assessed exams and 5 units with internally assessed coursework tasks. Coursework can include written assignment work, team working activities and presentations.
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