Health and Social Care (Double)

Hillview School for Girls

Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027

Hillview School for Girls

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM HILLVIEW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: 1 November 2023

Applications Close: 5 January 2024

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via KentChoices.

Course Summary

Health and Social Care
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of 2 A Levels)

Students are able to take Health and Social Care as a double option. By taking the double option you will achieve a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social which is the equivalent of 2 Level Three Qualifications.

Course Details

The topics studied vary according to the specific course with differing assessment types and weighting. Learners of both courses will study units covering topics including:

• Human Lifespan Development – examined

• Working in Health and Social Care - examined

• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs – coursework

• Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs - coursework

The Diploma (Health & Social Double) learners will also study:

• Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care – externally set task

• Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care – coursework

• Promoting Public Health – coursework

• Work Experience in Health and Social Care – coursework with compulsory placement hours

Entry requirements

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

Any students meeting the above criteria is eligible for this course.

Your next steps...

Students can progress into both employment and further study in all types of care – social, health, child or public services. In the past, Hillview students have elected to study Child, Mental and Adult Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedical Science, Youth Work, Social Work, Primary School Teaching, Forensic Science, Child Studies, Human Resource and many other interesting courses at university.

Additional information

https://www.hillview.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form-courses-available/health-and-social-care/

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