Why study this subject?
This is an optional subject at Key Stage 4 and is a practical, work-related course. The BTEC Tech Award in Heath & Social Care has been designed to allow learners to draw on the knowledge and skills acquired from core subjects where relevant. The BTEC Tech Award provides learners with the opportunity to develop skills that show an aptitude for further learning both in the sector and more widely.
This qualification along with the skills learnt will enable you to move onto further education, training or employment in many health and social care related professions including childcare, social work, midwifery, working with individuals with disabilities and many more. It teaches a wide range of transferable skills such as research experience, debating and communication skills.
What will I learn?
You will explore how individuals develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually over time. Furthermore, you will learn which health and social care services are available and discover why people might need to them. Finally, you will complete a study on an individual and create a health and wellbeing improvement plan for that person.
What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
The successful completion of the course will lead to a qualification graded Pass, Merit or Distinction which is equivalent to a GCSE 9 - 4 grade.
How will I be assessed?
The course is made up of three units each of which will be assessed on a regular basis mainly through the marking of coursework including homework, presentations and role play for units studied.
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Course Unit
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Overview
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Component 1 – Human Lifespan Development
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Coursework unit worth 30% of your overall grade.
You will investigate how factors such as lifestyle choices, relationships and life events affect your growth and development through different life stages.
You will also discover how people adapt to life events and cope with making decisions.
You will go on to consider how these factors are interrelated and assess the development of a celebrity of your choice.
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Component 2 – Health & Social Care Values
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Coursework unit worth 30% of your overall grade.
In this unit you will research into health and social care services that are provided within the UK, whilst identifying why people might need to use these services.
You will be able to explore what might stop people from accessing the services they need.
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Component 3 – Health & Wellbeing
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Externally assessed task worth 40% of your overall grade.
Here you will learn what ‘being healthy’ means to different people and will be given the chance to explore the different factors that might influence health and wellbeing.
You will also carry out practical assessment of health using a variety of health measures equipment.
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What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
The successful completion of the course will lead to a qualification graded Pass, Merit or Distinction which is equivalent to a GCSE 9 - 4 grade.