Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HOMEWOOD SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM CENTRE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 22nd November 2023

Applications Close: - 19th January 2024

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

Option Blocks: - https://www.homewood-school.co.uk/119/options-blocks

Students must select a minimum of three courses, each from a different block

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Open Event: - 22nd November 2023 4pm - 7pm

Open Mornings: - Monday 13th November and Tuesday 14th November 2023, 9:15am - 11.15am

THIS COURSE ENABLES LEARNERS TO STUDY FOR ONE A LEVEL EQUIVALENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE. THE COURSE FOCUSES ON THE HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE AND EARLY YEAR’S SECTOR. IT REQUIRES LEARNERS TO LOOK AT THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE SECTORS AND A CHANCE TO LOOK AT CURRENT ISSUES WITHIN SOCIETY. LEARNERS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICAL, INTERPERSONAL AND THINKING SKILLS REQUIRED TO BE ABLE TO SUCCEED IN EMPLOYMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION.

Unit 1: Human Lifespan and Development externally assessed (Exam)

5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above, including English and Science.

Completing the BTEC Level 3 AAQ in Health and Social Care can lead to various degree programs, including:

• BSc Social Work

• BSc Nursing

• BSc Health and Social Care

• BSc Public Health

• BSc Psychology

• Apprenticeships