OCR Cambridge technical The level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care is a new and exciting vocational course that is suitable for students wishing to enter into a range of professions caring for and working with people. Who is this qualification for? The OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care is aimed at students who want to follow higher education and careers in medical professions such as nursing, paramedic science, midwifery and social work. Who want to progress to employment in related fields where caring for and working with people is central. This includes other careers in the area of medicine as well as working with children, the elderly, people with disabilities, those suffering mental illnesses or in the area of youth work. Course Structure and assessment: This course is the equivalent of two A-levels and carries the equivalent points. Therefore D*D* (double *Distinction) is worth 112 UCAS points, equivalent to two A* A-levels. The course is taken over two years and should be alongside another traditional A-level. The majority of the course is internally assessed by assignments relevant to the unit of the course being studied. These are of 30, 60 or 90 teaching hours to allow learners to develop breadth and depth of achievement. A smaller proportion is externally assessed with an exam paper.
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About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH |
OCR Cambridge technical The level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care is a new and exciting vocational course that is suitable for students wishing to enter into a range of professions caring for and working with people. Who is this qualification for? The OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care is aimed at students who want to follow higher education and careers in medical professions such as nursing, paramedic science, midwifery and social work. Who want to progress to employment in related fields where caring for and working with people is central. This includes other careers in the area of medicine as well as working with children, the elderly, people with disabilities, those suffering mental illnesses or in the area of youth work. Course Structure and assessment: This course is the equivalent of two A-levels and carries the equivalent points. Therefore D*D* (double *Distinction) is worth 112 UCAS points, equivalent to two A* A-levels. The course is taken over two years and should be alongside another traditional A-level. The majority of the course is internally assessed by assignments relevant to the unit of the course being studied. These are of 30, 60 or 90 teaching hours to allow learners to develop breadth and depth of achievement. A smaller proportion is externally assessed with an exam paper.
APS 3.5