Course information
BTEC Health and Social Care Diploma
Joseph Rowntree School - York
01904552100
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Course summary

Learners will complete 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units over the two year period of study Mandatory Units Human Lifespan Development Working in health and social care Enquiries into Current Research In Health and Social Care Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Principles of Safe Practice in Health and social Care Promoting Public Health Optional Units Work Experience in Health and Social Care Sociological perspectives Psychological perspective Supporting Individuals with Additional needs Physiological Disorders and their Care Nutritional Health The BTEC qualifications in Health and Social Care are designed for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills for independent learning and development, not exclusively including A range of generic and transferrable skills The ability to solve problems The skills of project based research, development and presentation The fundamental ability to work alongside other professionals in a professional environment The ability to apply learning in related health and social care and early years context

Entry requirements

Students should meet the standard entry requirements for vocational courses. An 9-4 grade in Health and Social Care/ sociology would be advantageous but is not essential.

How you'll be assessed

This qualification is assessed by 2 written exams that are externally marked and a combination of internally marked assignments and tasks that are moderated by the exam board.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityYork
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHaxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ