Health Studies
Ashlawn School - Warwickshire
01788573425
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET
Course summary

You will study 12 units over two years covering a range of topics. These will be: 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 6: Personalisation and a Person-Centred Approach to Care Unit 7: Safeguarding Unit 24: Public Health Unit 11: Supporting People with Dementia Unit 9: Supporting People with Learning Difficulties Unit 23: Looked after Children and Young People Unit 12: Promote positive behaviour The Diploma is suitable for anyone with a keen interest in Health and Social Care and that is considering a career within this field. You will learn through practical assignments, tasks and written examinations. You will learn about human anatomy and physiology including malfunctions of our systems. Factors affecting human growth and development and the effects of ageing including dementia also investigating the roles and responsibilities of people who work in the health and social care sector, the organisations that offer various services and working with people with specific needs in the sector. Whilst studying meeting individual care and support needs you will develop skills of researching, role playing, and working in teams as you work on your assignments. The deadlines for the assignments will be planned over the year and it is important to adhere to the hand in dates, so good time management skills are essential.

Entry requirements

• To enter Sixth Form you require 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 and above, including English or Maths. • For students who typically attain 9-4 grades at GCSE. • Grade 4 in English and at least Grade 4 in both sciences. This subject makes heavy demands for both exam and coursework elements, excellent time management skills are therefore essential. The largest section of the course is a 2 hour exam in Anatomy and Physiology. You will need to have a keen interest in continuing into a profession within the health or social care sectors.

How you'll be assessed

The OCR Technical Level 3 Diploma has a range of written examinations, assignments and tasks. Projects are submitted for marking on a regular basis throughout the course. Deadlines must be adhered to. You will be graded pass, merit or distinction. The OCR Technical Level 3 Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and carries a maximum of 112 UCAS points.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingSerious Weaknesses
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, CV22 5ET