Courses
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, for key stage 3 (Years 7-9), key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and key stage 5 (Years 12 and 13 - Sixth Form). Click the appropriate button below to find the details for each subject offered in each key stage.
Further details of our curriculum are available on the curriculum page.
Overview
Health and Social Care
Introduction
The BTEC tech award level 1/2 in health and social care is designed to introduce students to the essential knowledge and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector. This course is ideal for learners who are interested in understanding the diverse range of needs of individuals who use health and social care, and the support systems available to them.
Students learn through a blend of theoretical study and practical application and gain a holistic understanding of how health and social care professionals support individuals in different contexts. The course emphasises the importance of communication, empathy, and ethical considerations, which are critical components in delivering high-quality care.
Qualification
BTEC Tech Award Level 1/2
Awarding body
Pearson Edexcel
Course leader
Ms C Sykes
Assessment
- Examination: 40%
- Component 3: Health and Wellbeing | 2 hours | 40%
- Non-examined assessment: 60%
- Component 1: Human Lifespan Development | 30%
- Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values | 30%
Curriculum
Course content
This qualification will prepare you for work in the health and social care sector by equipping you with basic knowledge on the sector, communication skills and the ability to present your ideas in a logical, applied way.
You can find out more on the Pearson BTEC works Silverdale School webpage, which is specifically about the course at Silverdale.
Topics
You will gain subject knowledge through studying three components:
- Component 1: human lifespan development – how people develop across the life stages and the factors that impact on their growth and development.
- Component 2: health and social care services and values – the range of health and social care services that are available to us and barriers that stop people accessing them. The values you need to demonstrate to work in health and social care.
- Component 3: health and wellbeing – the components of a healthy lifestyle and how different factors impact on lifestyle. Planning how to improve lifestyle and barriers that might stop this happening.
Skills and requirements
Skills required
- Literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
- Ability to work in a group and individually.
- Good organisation.
- Good communication skills.
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
- Further study in sixth form or college. Silverdale Sixth Form offers the level 3 BTEC in health and social care.
- Apprenticeships in health and social care.
- Courses in childcare and care of the elderly.
- Preparation towards a nursing career.
