Health & Social Care

EXAM SPECIFICATION: BTEC Health and Social Care

View the PowerPoint below to get an overview of the course.  Click on the speakers for an explanation from the Head of Subject, Mrs Martin.

STUDENT VIDEO: Current student, Alex Roberts, describe what it's like to study BTEC Health and Social Care.  

The Course

Year 12

Unit 1: Exam

• Human lifespan and development

Unit 14: Coursework

• Physiological disorders and their care

Year 13

Unit 2: Exam

• Working in Health and Social Care

Unit 5: Coursework

• Meeting individual care and support

Skills

• Extended question writing
• Case study analysis
• Presentation skills
• Research and independent learning
• Forming judgements based on evidence - documentaries
• Critical and reflective thinking

Examinations

All A-level exams are at the end of Year 13:

• 1x 1 hour 30 minute exam - Unit 1 in year 12
• Coursework - unit 14 in year 12
• 1x 1 hour 30 minute exam - Unit 2 in year 13
• Coursework - unit 5 in year 13

For further details, please contact Mrs Martin, Head of Health and Social Care lmartin@bishopstopford.com