Health Studies
King James's School - North Yorkshire
01423866061
King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB
Course summary

Health and Social Care provides an excellent introduction to a wide range of careers in areas such as education, healthcare, childcare, and social work, as you develop knowledge of the different roles within Health and Social Care and understand the skills required to support people in health, social care, and child care settings. As a student, you will study topics such as communication, legislation, human health and disease, and caring skills that provide a solid foundation for further education and employment. This applied course contains units that are designed to broaden your understanding of the wider context of how Health and Social Care works in real-world situations. The Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate has been designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the Health and Social Care sector focussing on the skills, knowledge, and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. Each unit awards grades (Pass, Merit, Distinction) which when combined award UCAS points that are equivalent to A-level grades.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above AND Grade 4 in two GCSE sciences or 44 in combined science

How you'll be assessed

This course comprises both external exams and internally marked coursework, which are then moderated by the exam board. The assessment is spread over both years of the course. Units 1 to 4 are compulsory and the school studies two additional units, 10 and 13. Year 12 Unit 1: Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care - Coursework unit Unit 2: Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Health and Social Care - External exam in the summer of Year 12. Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care - External exam in the summer of Year 12. Year 13 Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care - External exam in January of Year 13. Unit 10: Nutrition for Health - Coursework unit Unit 13: Sexual Health, Reproduction and Early

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKing James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB