Health Studies
Wigston College - Leicestershire
01162881611
Station Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS
Course summary

In the Level 3 Diploma, there are six units; three in year 12 and three in year 13. These are in addition to the six units studied as part of the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. Year 12: Unit 5: Infection control [internally assessed], Unit 7: Safeguarding [exam], Unit 14: Impact of long-term physiological conditions [internally assessed] Year 13: Unit 6: Personalisation & a person-centred approach to care [exam], Unit 8: Creativity & activity for children [internally assessed], Unit 15: Promoting health & wellbeing [internally assessed]

Entry requirements

You will require a Pass in Level 2 Health and Social Care. If you have not studied this subject at GCSE level you will need GCSE Grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12: Unit 5: Infection control. Internally assessment: coursework, Unit 7: Safeguarding. External assessment: 90 minute written examination, Unit 14: Impact of long-term physiological conditions. Internally assessment: coursework. Year 13: Unit 6: Personalisation & a person-centred approach to care. External assessment: 90 minute written examination, Unit 8: Creativity & activity for children. Internally assessment: coursework, Unit 15: Promoting health & wellbeing. Internally assessment: coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Wigston, LE18 2DS