Health & Social Care

Level 3 Pathway - In order to enrol onto our Level 3 courses, students must have achieved a minimum of 5 grade 4s at GCSE Level across 4 different subject areas; this should ideally include a Grade 4 for English Language and Mathematics.

It is important that students also pay attention to any individual subject entry requirements.

It may be that a small number of students are recommended to sit AS qualifications at the end of Year 12 in order to inform decisions about progression into Year 13, however these AS examinations are standalone and do not contribute to the overall A Level qualification.

This course is equivalent to one A Level and is suitable for students interested in a career within the health, social care or early years‘ sectors. It is essential that students are prepared to embrace a variety of learning styles and fully participate in all aspects of the course. A mature approach to independent study is required and students are encouraged to develop their attitudes and values whilst respecting the views of others. Students use a wide variety of resources including current practitioners in all sectors of the subject as well as the internet and a range of course textbooks to support their studies and help them gain a valuable insight into professions within the context of the subject, along with work experience when necessary to support their vocational studies.

Unit 1 (portfolio) -

Positive relationships in health and social care

Unit 2 (examination) -

Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care

Unit 3 (examination) -

Health, safety and security within health and social care services

Unit 4 (examination) -

Anatomy and physiology

Two additional optional portfolio units will also be required. These will be chosen to align with career pathways of the cohort.

The current list of units available can be viewed at: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-education-and-skills/cambridge-technicals-health-andsocial-care-level-3-certificateextended-certificate-foundationdiploma-diploma-05830-05833-2016-suite/

Extended learning

Regular tasks will be set for students to complete outside of lesson time; it is essential that students are pro-active and organised with their time ensuring portfolio units are of good quality and deadlines are met.

Ideally Grade 4 in a GCSE science subject.