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Health & Social Care (Applied)
PLEASE NOTE
We await the Government’s decision regarding the accreditation of diplomas (‘double awards’/two A level equivalent). If accredited, we will offer these qualifications in this subject area.
Until this decision, we will be offering the Extended Certificate (or single award/one A Level equivalent) option, the details of which are listed below.
We will release an update on this website once the Government’s decision is announced which should coincide with our interviews with students in February/March 2025.
Course Specification |
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Subject Specific Entry Requirements |
Grade 4 in Biology or Combined Science (L2P in Health and Social Care if taken at GCSE) |
Costs Associated with this Course |
Workbooks and classroom copies of textbooks are provided though it is useful if students have their own copy of the textbook (approx. £25) and revision guide (£15.50) |
Are you/do you…
- Interested in a career in nursing, midwifery, paramedic, youth work, family support speech and language therapy, primary teaching, social and community work, counselling or other health related employment?How will you be assessed?
The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a full time 2 year course at Level 3 which takes the place of 1 option. It is a practical work related course which includes 360 guided learning hours. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are closely linked to your chosen work placements.
The course is made up of:
Unit 1 - Building positive relationships in health and social care, Coursework marked internally completed in Year 12
Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care, Written examination, 1.5 hours, re-sit opportunities available. Completed in January of Year 12
Unit 3 - Health, safety and security in health and social care, Written examination, 1.5 hours, re-sit opportunities available. Completed in June of Year 12
Unit 4 - Anatomy and physiology for health and social care, Written examination, 2 hours, re-sit opportunities available. Taught over Year 12 and 13, examined in January of Year 13
Unit 5 – Infection Control , Coursework marked internally, beginning at the end of Year 12 following exams and completed in Year 13
Unit 24 – Public Health, Coursework marked internally, beginning at the end of Year 12 following exams and completed in Year 13
What will I study?
Extended Certificate
Unit 1 - Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care
Unit 2 - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
Unit 3 - Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
Unit 4 - Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Unit 5 – Infection Control
Unit 24 – Public Health
How will this course support my future plans?
This course can be taken alongside, for example:
- A Levels in Biology and Psychology, which could lead to a BSc in Nursing
- A Levels in English and History, which could lead to a BA in Primary Education
- A level Psychology and Sociology, which could lead to a BSc in Social Work
- a Sports qualification, which could lead to a Foundation Degree in Sports Studies and Development
- BTEC nationals in Applied Science and A Level English, which could lead to a BSc in Biomedical Science
Student thoughts:
"I have really enjoyed Health and Social Care in Sixth form, it has been extremely interesting and provided me with great opportunities. It is most definitely the best pathway if you are thinking about doing something in a health and social based setting, it has also increased my knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and helped me to further understand my applied science course as well.”
"I have really enjoyed my first year of health and social care I have gained experience with working with young children through self placement and developed my knowledge. It has given me an insight into what career path I want to go down, and help to fulfil my ambition as a future nurse."
“I have learnt a lot from my Health and Social Care course and this was a great basis in anatomy and physiology which has helped me greatly in my foundation year for Biomedical Sciences at University” Sarah
“I learnt so much in my Health and Social Care course, it prepared me for university through the very thorough and detailed approach to coursework, and through looking at serious case reviews in social work it helped me to choose the right course for my future career at university”
“The teaching on the Health and Social care course inspired me to become a primary school teacher, I never knew learning could be so fun. I was able to use my knowledge to help tutor others whilst I was studying at university and now have the freedom to think outside the box and use some of the strategies the excellent teachers I had showed me.”
