Course information
Health Studies
Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College - Hammersmith and Fulham
02075651210
Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL
Course summary

You will receive a broad basis of study for the care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals. In year one your full-time course of study will consist of a coherent study programme that supports progression to a further year of study at Level 3. Depending on your GCSE results you will be enrolled on the L3 National Extended Certificate or the National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care. The main programme aim in year 1 is to give you a general introduction to the basic concepts, methods, and key areas of knowledge within the core disciplines taken. Over the two years that you are on the Health and Social Care course you will undertake study in different subject areas and complete a variety of units such as: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Sociological Perspectives • Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs

Entry requirements

You must: Be aged 16-19. Must have 4-5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and/or Maths. In addition you must have good literacy communication and numeracy skills.

How you'll be assessed

There are a variety of assessment methods which include: • External Assessments • Written submissions • Oral presentations • Practical tasks/demonstrations • Question and answer (written and oral) • Blended learning with the use of Google classroom

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHammersmith and Fulham
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressGliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL