Health Studies

Assessment

BTEC Nationals use a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace – and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses. This range of vocational assessments – practical and written – mean students can showcase their learning and achievements to best effect when they take their next step, whether that’s supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers. BTEC Nationals use three types of assessment: Assignments - Students complete a series of tasks set in a work-related scenario, which you can tailor to local industry needs. Tasks - Require students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a real life scenario they are likely to encounter in the workplace. They provide students work based challenges, where they are faced with realistic work conditions and time-based pressures. Written exams - Students draw on essential information to create written answers to practical questions in exam conditions.