Health Studies
Weatherhead High School - Wirral
01516314400
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Course summary

The BTEC National Diploma in HSC offers an exciting opportunity for you. This two year Diploma has been designed to support your progression towards higher education. Employers and professional bodies have been involved in order to confirm that the content is appropriate for those interested in working in the HSC sector. You will have the opportunity to develop your: ■ Ability to learn independently ■ Ability to research actively and methodically ■ Ability to give presentations and be active group members ■ Effective writing skills ■ Analytical skills

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade C/5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Learners taking this qualification will study the following units: ■ Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development, (Exam Unit) ■ Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care, (Exam Unit) ■ Unit 4 – Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care, (Controlled Assessment) ■ Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs ■ Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care ■ Unit 8 – Promoting Public Health ■ Unit 12 – Supporting individuals with additional needs ■ Unit 14 – Physiological Perspectives Assessment will be a combination of external examinations and externally set, internally marked coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressBreck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS