HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE: LEVEL 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
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BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care is a recently introduced course which critically analyses the issues affecting the care of individuals in a number of settings. Observation and work experience are used to see how theoretical concepts are applied in practice.
Examination Board – EDEXCEL
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COURSE ASSESSMENT |
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Year 12: Unit 1* – Developing effective communication in H&SC
Unit 2* – Equality, diversity and rights in H&SC
Unit 4 – Development through the life stages
Year 13*: Unit 3* – Health, safety and security in H&SC
Unit 7** – Sociological perspectives for H&SC
Unit 8** – Psychological perspectives for H&SC
Unit 20 – Promoting health education
* Units 1, 2 and 3 are Core Units that must be completed in order for the Subsidiary Diploma qualification to be awarded.
** Units 7 and 8 are effectively half units which need to be taken together in order to make
up one of the six units
All units are assessed internally, based on activities carried out by students, and students must
meet the Pass criteria in all units.
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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS |
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Four GCSEs at Grade C or above; a good grade in Science would be useful. The course involves a lot of reading and extended writing so good linguistic skills are required. A high level of commitment to the subject is essential.
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TEACHING/LEARNING STYLES |
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The teaching is varied and includes discussion, investigative work, case studies, role play, visits to care settings and conferences, and talks from outside speakers.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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Students will be expected to spend between 5 - 8 hours a week outside of school hours on private study. This will include personal research and use of ICT.
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RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/OUT OF SCHOOL TRIPS |
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As this course is vocationally based students will be expected to undertake work experience (arranged through West Berkshire EBP) in Years 12 and 13. Students will have short-term placements at Mary Hare Primary outside school hours in order to experience life in a care setting.
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PROGRESSION ROUTES |
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This course serves as an entry qualification to Higher Education diploma or degree courses. It also serves as a good basis for a wide range of occupations in the field of health and social care,
e.g. community work, health services, housing services, social work and welfare work.
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