Health & Social Care

Level 3 Cambridge Technical

With a strong vocational element, Health and Social Care is ideal for those looking for a career (or to pursue more study in further and higher education) in the health and social care sector. Practical work and work experience will enhance your learning.

Diploma (equivalent to two A Levels)

In Year 12, you will cover:

3 Units assessed by internal coursework

• Building positive relationships in health and social care

• Infection control

• Nutrition

3 Units assessed by external examination

• Equality, diversity & rights

• Health, safety & security

• Anatomy & physiology

In Year 13, an additional 6 topics are covered:

4 Units assessed by internal coursework

• Promote positive behaviour

• Sexual health, reproduction and early stages of development

• The impact of long-term physiological conditions

• Psychology for health and social care

2 Units assessed by external examination

• Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care

• Safeguarding

Careers and study progression
The fast-growing health and social care sector offers a great choice of fulfilling study, career and apprenticeship opportunities. Successful candidates have an interest in the welfare of people and issues related to health. Many students go on to become teachers, social workers, nurses, midwives, occupational therapists and carers.

Exam board
OCR

Entry criteria
Five GCSEs at grades 9-4 including grade 4 in
GCSE Mathematics and English Language

Assessment
A mixture of examinations and internally assessed (moderated) coursework assignments

Grades are awarded at Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass, equivalent
to A Level grades A* to E, and carry the same UCAS entry points.