Health and Social Care

Why study Health and Social Care?

Did you know that the largest employer in this country is the National Health Service, or NHS? They offer a whole range of employment from consultants, nurses and radiographers to plumbers, electricians and receptionists. In health and social care you will receive a broad understanding of skills and knowledge required for such jobs.

What will I study?

Health and social care covers all aspects of health and social care from cradle to grave. Depending on your qualifications you can chose either:

BTEC First Health and Social Care (level 2)

BTEC National Health and Social Care (level 3)

You can download the BTEC guide from the Edexcel website, or from this page.

You will study a range of units such as: Communication, Equality and diversity, Anatomy & Physiology, Individual needs and Care of older/young people. All units are internally assessed and graded by teachers and then externally verified by EDXCEL. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units. Grades awarded are Pass (C), Merit (B), Distinction (A) or Distinction * (A*)

How will I study?

 A range of teaching and learning methods are used, including role-plays, case studies, scenarios, presentations, lecture notes, videos and guest speakers. You will then use your information to complete tasks to meet the BTEC criteria. These can include written accounts, written reports and practical activities assessed by witness statements. There are also opportunities to make presentations and create booklets, posters and DVDs.

Extra curricular opportunities

Work experience opportunities available in settings such as schools, nurseries and residential care home visits

After the course, you may continue with your studies in further or higher education for nursing, social care or teaching.It is also possible to train within healthcare, social care and early years settings, or you may simply wish to seek employment within healthcare, social care and early years settings as a carer.