I had a really good time studying BTEC Health and Social Care, and I especially enjoyed going out on work experience.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)
Exam Board Specification
Course Leaflet
What you will study
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Work Experience in Health and Social Care
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
- Promoting Public Health
- Psychological Perspectives
- Health Psychology
- Assessing Children’s Development Support Needs
Assessments
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and exams.
- External Assessment – linked to a specific unit of study (exams and set tasks twice a year)
- Internal Assessment – assignments (research, case studies, projects, skills)
- Synoptic Assessment – set tasks (demonstrating skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge)
Course Support
Our Health and Social Care department is committed to supporting you as an individual and will help you to achieve your full potential.
- One-to-one and group tutorials
- Assistance with study skills
- Target setting to improve performance
Work Experience & Enrichment
- Apply knowledge learnt in the classroom
- Experience the workplace and develop your skills
- Placements range from working in a childcare or education setting to working with a healthcare practitioner, occupational therapist or nutritionist.
- First Aid and Sign Language Enrichment activities
Progression
The Health, Social Care, Community Justice and Early Years sectors offer a variety of rewarding careers. These qualifications provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare you for progression to university or employment: Analytical skills, research skills, independent learning, problem solving, communication skills, resilience, self-management and working collaboratively.
Career Opportunities
Some career examples include Nurse, Midwife, Clinical Psychologist, Paramedic, Dietician, Radiographer, Operation Department Practitioner, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist,
Mental Health Professional, Teacher.
What Our Students Say
The Health and Social Care course has really helped me to become more confident in my ability to learn.
The teachers are very approachable and supportive and I’ve really loved my time at Carmel.
The health and social care department at Carmel is so friendly and it is never too much to give you some help and support.
I have really enjoyed my time at Carmel and had lots of opportunities to go on whole college events and educational trips.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science and a Pass in Health & Social Care (if studied)