Course information
Health Studies
Charles Darwin School - Bromley
01959574043
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU
Course summary

This is a level 3 course equivalent to an A Level. It is a 2 year course and students will need to complete the course to be awarded a grade of a Distinction * (A*), a Distinction (A) a Merit (C) or a Pass (E). There are coursework units and examined units to complete, some are mandatory but the optional units are chosen by the teaching staff. The topics are varied as shown below. An organized opportunity to complete some work experience in the local community helps to fulfil the requirements of Unit 1. Career Opportunities: Any career working with people including the Emergency Services: Ambulance, Fire and Police; any Health Care or Social Work from Teaching to Midwifery to Hospital Receptionist to Occupational Therapist.

Entry requirements

You must achieve five 9-4 grades at GCSE or equivalent in five separate subjects to study Level 3 qualifications

How you'll be assessed

There are 6 units. 4 are mandatory and 2 optional. 3 units are examined and 3 are coursework units however the majority of the marks are based on the examined units. Mandatory units: 1. Building positive relationships in Health and Social Care (coursework) 2 . Equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social Care (examined) 3 . Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care (examined) 4 . Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care (examined) Optional Units: 10. Nutrition for health (coursework) 13. Sexual health, reproduction and early development (coursework)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBromley
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressJail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU