The GCSE in Health and Social Care is a double award course that leads to two GCSE grades. That is why it counts for two option choices.

It is an ideal qualification for those students who want to understand the rapid growing Health and Social Care sector. This would be the ideal course for you if you have thoughts of working in Health or Social Care. After completing the course you will be able to make sound choices about progressing into a career in these two areas. The qualification could also support an application for training for nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, childcare etc.

To help you understand the world of Health and Social Care you will actively experience health, social care and early years occupations. This is achieved through meeting with practitioners from the local sector in the classroom, on visits and through work placements.

 You will study three units:

• Health Social Care and Early Years Provision
• Promoting Health and Well-Being
• Understanding Personal Development and Relationships

 Assessment:

Two-thirds of the units are assessed by means of a portfolio containing coursework completed during the two year course. There is one 90 minute examination.

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To be successful you need to have an interest in having a career in Health and Social Care. A caring personality will also be needed to secure employment in this sector. You also need to be well-organised and committed, so as to complete all the coursework because it counts for a high percentage of the final grade.