AS/A Level Health and Social Care

Stockton Sixth Form College

A Level

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Stockton-on-tees

  • Duration

    2 Years

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Stockton-On-Tees (Cleveland)
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Bishopton Road West, TS19 0QD

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
Due to the portfolio nature of the course, a C or above in English is highly recommended
NOTE - If you are considering a career in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, radiography or occupational therapy, a C or above in Science at GCSE is needed for entry to these courses at university

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Course programme

AS/A Level Health & Social Care
  • Level: AS/A Level
  • Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
  • I am considering a career in one of the caring professions
  • I want to develop practical skills in communication and research as well as a broad understanding of health, social care and early-years services
  • I like working on my own and as part of a team
What does the course consist of?
  • Health & Social Care can be studied as a Single Award covering 6 units over 2 years (equivalent to one A-level) or Double Award covering 12 units over 2 years (equivalent to two A-levels)
  • A new 9-unit qualification (Advanced GCE with Advanced Subsidiary Additional) is also offered, the equivalent to one and a half A-levels
  • Looking at what affects people†s health and well-being, and how the health and social care services meet their needs
  • Aspects of biology, sociology, psychology and health
  • You will get the chance to talk to people working in the care services
  • You will have the opportunity to go on a short placement in your first year.
How is this course assessed?
  • Two-thirds of the course is assessed by portfolio work
  • One-third of the course is assessed by a written one and a half-hour exam
What might this course lead on to?
  • Careers within the Health & Social Care field, including nursing, social work, youth work, counselling, mental health, early years and many more

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