Health Studies

Assessment

The BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care will lead to the equivalent of two A Levels. You will produce a portfolio of coursework that will be assessed internally as well as sitting external assessments. A grading scale of Pass, Merit, or Distinction is applied to all units. There is a mixture of assessments within the BTEC course, with up to 46% of the course being externally assessed. For coursework-based units, students will produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all of the assessment objectives. This will be evidenced through practical assignments, oral presentations/ demonstrations, written reports, and project work. Submission deadlines are set throughout the year. You will need to ensure that you are organized and enjoy spending time working through a range of individual tasks. Work Experience: Students who are studying for the BTEC National Diploma will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of work experience as part of their course. Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care Unit 4: Enquiries into current research in Health and Social Care Unit 5: Meeting individual care and support needs Unit 6: Work Experience in Health and Social Care Unit 8: Promoting Public Health Unit Unit 12: Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care Unit