Welcome to this webinar on the Health and Social Care course.
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care webinar
Health and Social Care Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Equivalent to 2 A Levels)
Examination Board: Edexcel
Introduction: To provide a substantial part of a study programme for learners who want a strong core of the Health and Social Care sector, with space for additional subjects studied to offer breadth or focus to their study programme.
Where does it lead? To a career in Health and Social Care, via higher education or entry- level employment such as apprenticeships.
Course details:
Unit |
Mandatory and Core Units |
How is the unit assessed? |
1 2 4 5 7 8 |
Human Lifespan Development Working in Health and Social Care Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care Meeting individual Care and Support Needs Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Promoting Public Health |
External examination External examination Task set by Pearson Examinations Board Internally assessed assignment Internally assessed assignment Internally assessed assignment |
Unit |
Optional Units |
How is the unit assessed? |
6 11 19 |
Work Experience in Health and Social Care Psychological Perspectives Nutritional Health |
Internally assessed assignment Internally assessed assignment Internally assessed assignment |
Examination details: Both of the exam units will be sat in Year 1 of the course. Unit 1 will be sat in January and Unit 2 will be sat in May.
Key Contact: Curriculum Leader for Social Sciences- Mrs Culkeen (ecu@slougheton.com)