Health Studies
La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
This course is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector. It focuses on health, early years care and education and issues affecting the care sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels. Year 12 Unit 1: Human lifespan development Unit 2: Working in health and social care Unit 5: Meeting individual care and support needs Unit 6: Work experience in health and social care Unit 11: Psychological perspectives Unit 14: Physiological disorders Unit 17: Caring for individuals with dementia Year 13 Unit 3: Anatomy and physiology Unit 4: Enquiries into current research in health and social care Unit 7: Principles of safe practice in health and social care Unit 8: Promoting public health Unit 9: Infection prevention and control Unit 12: Supporting individuals with additional needs LEARNING AND SKILLS: The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression to higher study. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. To develop a better understanding of the demands of the sector to demonstrate their commitment and interest in the sector when applying for further study, learners are required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours’ of work experience as part of the course and for learners.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 5 in History | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 5 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
4 or above in GCSE English Consideration given with a 5 in a written subject if GCSE math's is 4 or above
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Assessment
Four of the thirteen units will be externally assessed by Edexcel, the awarding body, by means of examinations throughout the course. The other eight units will be internally assessed either in the form of a report, which will be based on a relevant work-related context, in the care sector, or a research project after work experience. Units 1-2: Written exam set and marked by Edexcel. Unit 3: Written exam set and marked by Edexcel Unit 4: A task set and marked by Edexcel and completed under supervised conditions. Learners will be given a choice of two articles (Part A) six weeks prior to a supervised assessment period in order to carry out research. The supervised assessment period (Part B) is a maximum of 3 hours.
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