Health and Social Care Double Level 3

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6LT

Course Provider Certificate

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027

Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

*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

Course Summary

You will be studying towards the equivalent of two A-Levels over a period of two years. It will require you to complete work experience, in a care setting of your choice, throughout term-time. This will give you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in Health and Social Care settings, which will prepare you for full-time employment or higher education. This course is equivalent to A-levels and you will gain UCAS points to allow you to apply to university.

Course Details

You will cover a wide range of health and social care topics, which will include the human lifespan development, working in health and social care, anatomy and physiology, meeting individual support needs, promoting public health and many more.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed in a number of ways. It will require you to sit three exams over the two years, complete a practical task and complete a number of pieces of coursework.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including English.

Your next steps...

This qualification is designed for progression to higher education; learners can study a number of health and social care degrees. It is also relevant to those who wish to seek employment or study an apprenticeship.

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