BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE


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BTEC LEVEL 2 First Diploma in Health & Social Care

During this course you will have the opportunity to:

  • Acquire skills that will transfer into the world of work
  • Develop skills in working as part of a professional team
  • Reflect on your own skills and abilities
  • Learn about the variety of opportunities available in Health and Social Care

During the Course you will study the following units:

  • Four Core Units:
  • Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Individual Rights in Health and Social Care
  • Individual Needs in Health and Social Care
  • Securing Environments in Health and Social Care
  • Four Specialist Units:
  • Vocational Experience in a Health and Social Care setting
  • Cultural Diversity in Health and Social Care
  • Human Lifespan Development
  • The Impact of Diet on Health

The examination board in this subject is: Edexcel

The levels of entry available to you in this subject are: Single level entry

The assessment for this subject is: Portfolio assessed.
Successful students will be awarded a BTEC qualification equivalent to 4 GCSE’s at Grade A*-C.

If you would like more information about this subject you should see:
Mrs Rowley, Mrs Badger

Who should study this subject?

  • Pupils who are interested in the topics covered
  • Pupils who are considering a career in Health and Social Care
  • Pupils who enjoy relating their learning to real-life situations
  • Pupils who enjoy producing portfolios for assessment.