Course information
Health Studies
Swakeleys School for Girls - Hillingdon
01895251962
Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ
Course summary

Course Outline: This is a level 3 course which is selected as a single or double option. Level 3 National Diploma (Double) – 8 units to complete over 2 years = 2 A Levels Level 3 National Extended Certificate (Single) – 4 units to complete over 2 years = 1 A Level The course has been created to enable students to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector Single Course – Extended Certificate: Unit 1 – Human Development Exam – 1hour 30 minutes Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care Exam – 1hour 30 minutes Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Coursework Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders and their Care Coursework Double Course – Diploma (including the single course topics): Unit 4 – Enquiries into current Research in Health and Social Care Exam – 3 hours Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Coursework Unit 8 – Promoting Public Health Coursework Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives Coursework Skills: An interest in learning how to care for a range of different ages is important, alongside an interest in gaining practical skills which enable you to help people. You may want to complete your work experience in a health care setting which involves either voluntary work, a nursery, a school with special needs or a residential home. Future progressions from this course: A level 3 course enables the student to progress onto university. The course could also lead in to employment within the health and social care sectors due to already gaining work experience in health and social care environments.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at 9-4

How you'll be assessed

Work is assessed on a pass, merit, distinction, distinction* grading. The National diploma is the equivalent to 2 A levels and will be delivered over two years; students must complete 8 units over 2 years; 6 are mandatory and 2 are optional. 3 of these 8 units are external exam elements. The National Extended Certificate is the equivalent to 1 A level and will be delivered over two years; 4 units to be completed over 2 years; 3 are mandatory and 2 are optional. 2 units are external exam elements.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressClifton Gardens, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB10 0EJ