Health Studies

Course summary

The Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care runs over two years and is equivalent to two full A Levels. The course consists of eight units which are assessed through a variety of methods. The units are ideally suited to students who wish to pursue a career in nursing, midwifery, caring, education, social work, child care, or allied health-related occupations. Assessment on this course allows for Pass, Merit, and Distinction achievement and UCAS points for entry to Higher Education. Students are strongly advised to organize a vocational placement week in the February and June half-term holidays of Year 12. This will allow students to be part of a professional team, observe good practice, and relate theory to practice. The Careers Office will be happy to give advice and support in the finding of a suitable care placement. Year 1: Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (externally assessed) Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (externally assessed) Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (internally assessed) Unit 11: Psychological Perspectives (internally assessed) Year 2: Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health & Social Care (synoptic unit: externally assessed) Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care (internally assessed) Unit 8: Promoting Public Health (internally assessed) Unit 10: Sociological Perspectives (internally assessed)