Curriculum
The health and social care sector employs vast numbers of people across the country within a varied range of job roles with the workforce totalling around 3 million people. Many careers involve meeting the needs of people and, with this in mind, this course in Health and Social Care offers a wide range of units.
As a student of Health and Social Care level 3 you will develop your intellectual, interpersonal, self monitoring and critical thinking capabilities through a varied and personalised curriculum. The transferable skills that universities value and ones you will develop over the year will be:
- The ability to learn independently
- The ability to research actively and methodically
- Being able to give presentations and being an active group member
- Collaborate within the local community during work experience placements
This two year course is for learners who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector and progressing into roles in the public sector as well as law, criminology and psychology.
Progression
This qualification is an ideal addition to 2 other subjects and can support progression into the health and social care sector.
Entry Requirements
Students must achieve five GCSE at 5,5,5,5,5 including minimum Grade 4 in Maths and English.
Opportunities for work related activities
Visiting professionals, guest speakers and work experience placements.
