HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
BTEC A Level Equivalent

This is the perfect time to study this A level equivalent Health and Social Care qualification as this sector is currently at the forefront of people’s attention, with a greater appreciation for health and care staff during the Covid19 Pandemic.

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding career? Are you a caring, hardworking and a supportive person? If you can answer YES to these questions, then a career in health and social care is just for you. You will need to be organised, a good communicator and keen to learn to work in a variety of teams. Being able to stay cool under pressure, positive and patient are also essential.

Our Health and Social Care course is an ideal starting place if you are considering a career in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, midwifery or other health and social care roles. It also supports any career where you are working with people.

More about the course

What will I study

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding career? Are you a caring, hardworking and supportive person? If you can answer YES to these questions then a career in health and social care is just for you. You will need to be organised, a good communicator and keen to learn to work in a variety of teams. Being able to stay cool under pressure, positive and patient are also essential. Our Health and Social Care course is an idea starting place if you are considering a career in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, midwifery or other health and social care roles.

The content is varied and interesting, ranging from explore the fascinating course of life from conception to death to examining some of the different roles and responsibilities within a health & social care team. Learning methods include independent research projects, practical work-related study, talks from visiting speakers and group work. Your assignments are based on realistic workplace situations and activities, such as how to support individuals with additional needs and how to communicate professionally in health and social care settings.

Your course is divided into 4 units spread over the two years:

Unit 1 – Human lifespan development
Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care
Unit 5 – Meeting individual care and support needs
Unit 12 – Supporting individuals with additional needs.

Course assessment is based on a mix of internal and external assessment (Coursework and exam)

Why choose Health & Social Care at KGV

We have built a track record of outstanding learner success because the course we offer provides a stepping-stone to employment in a range of careers, such as nursing, social work, occupational therapy, support work and paramedic practice. This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and is an excellent general qualification that combines well with a wide range of other courses. Trips and visits to local universities and conferences will be organised when available. Additionally, at KGV we are able to establish great relationships with our students, providing the individualised support needed to succeed in a warm and friendly classroom environment.

Our students progress on to a wide range of university courses such as nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, childhood studies, youth work and teaching at destinations including Liverpool, Leeds and Edge Hill. This qualification does not provide a licence to practise but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including: Care Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants and Community-based Support Workers.