Study many different aspects of the Health and Social Care sector, from human development to roles, responsibilities and empowering service users. This is a great course for those interested in working in Health and Social Care. The course provides a broad basis of study in the Health and Social Care sector. The health and social care sector comprises two sub-sectors; health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students are able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector.
A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above, (including English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4) are required for entry onto the course.
You will be assessed through a mixture of exams and assignments. Each unit is awarded points, which are translated into an overall grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*) at the end of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tuesley Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RS |
Study many different aspects of the Health and Social Care sector, from human development to roles, responsibilities and empowering service users. This is a great course for those interested in working in Health and Social Care. The course provides a broad basis of study in the Health and Social Care sector. The health and social care sector comprises two sub-sectors; health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students are able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector.
A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above, (including English, Mathematics and Science at grade 4) are required for entry onto the course.
You will be assessed through a mixture of exams and assignments. Each unit is awarded points, which are translated into an overall grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*) at the end of the course.