Course information
Health Studies
Holyhead School - Birmingham
01215231960
Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN
Course summary

Health and Social Care is a relevant current topic that is always making the headlines to the world today. You will get the opportunity to apply different strategies of effective communication to a health or social care role play. In addition, you will have an understanding of the various roles and responsibilities of the health care professional when empowering individuals in the health and social care sector. This CACHE qualification has been developed in the health and social care sector to: • Give you the opportunity to enter employment in the health and social care sector or to move on to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of roles within the health and social care sector. • Give you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. • Give you the opportunity to attend a placement in a real working environment for a minimum of 175 hours to support your learning.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in English and Maths. Level 2 Pass if Health and Social Care was previously studied. It is recommended that you have achieved a 4-4 in Combined Science to progress onto Health and Social Care related careers in the future.

How you'll be assessed

Year 1: 100% coursework. Nine core mandatory units (graded A*-D). One extended assessment covering the core mandatory units. Work Experience. Year 2: Five diploma mandatory units which are internally assessed. One extended assessment covering the diploma mantatory units. One external assessment short answer examination covering DM3.1. Four optional units & work experience with 175 hours in total.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMilestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN