b'Health and Social CarePearson BTEC Level 3 National Subject OverviewPublic Health and Principles of Safe Practice in This qualification aims to provide an introduction toHealth and Social CareLearners will learn about study of the sector. It supports access to a range ofthe professional responsibilities for maintaining safe higher education courses, possibly in the health andpractice.Learners will also explore how patterns of social care sector or teaching. health and ill health of the population are monitored and how this leads to the development of public health Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Socialpolicy.Care. This is the equivalent of 1 A Level How lessons are taughtLevel 3 National Diploma in Health & Social Care. This isHealth and Social Care lessons are taught using a the equivalent of 2 A Levels wide range of active learning approaches including 6.1independent research and reporting, group activities and class discussion, as well as formal classroom based The first year covers the following areas of study: activities. It is a requirement of Unit 6 to undertake a Human Lifespan Development - Learners coverperiod of work experience. (Level 3 National Diploma in physical, intellectual, emotional and social developmentHealth and Social Care only)across the human lifespan, and the factors affectingProgressiondevelopment and the effects of ageing.This will enable learners to progress to a degree Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs - Learnersprogramme chosen from a range of programmes in will demonstrate an understanding of the ways thatthe health and social care sector. The qualification is current research is used in health and social care, andintended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by the appropriateness of different types of researchhigher education institutions as contributing to meeting related to specific issues and enquiries. admission requirements to many relevant courses.6.2 This BTEC course gives learners practice in developing The second year covers the following areas of study: employability skills including:Working in Health and Social Care - Learners exploreCognitive and problem-solving skills: use criticalwhat it is like to work in the health and social care thinking, approach non-routine problems applyingsector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers expert and creative solutionsand organisations. Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptabilitySupporting Individuals with Additional NeedsLearners and resilience, self-monitoring and developmentwill explore the range of additional needs that are faced by individuals, considering the effects these needs have on their wellbeing, rights and access.Exam Board PearsonThe National Diploma in Health and Social Care hasSubject Leader Mrs C Nockfour further broad areas of study in addition to the unitsSpecific Entry Requirements: described above. 6 GCSEs (Grades 9-5) including Grade 5 in anyEnquiries into Current Research in Health andScience subject and English LanguageSocial Care - Learners explore the methodologies of contemporary research and investigate the implications for health and social care practice and services.Work Experience in Health and Social Care - Learners explore the benefits of work experience. They carry out and reflect on a period of work experience, and plan for personal and professional development.www.ttsonline.net 35'