Exam Board: NFCE CACHE

Course Overview

The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and social care that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and social care sector or progress onto further study.

Assessment:

The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment.

• 15 hours non-exam assessment - This is externally-set, internally marked and externally moderated:  synoptic project that is completed in controlled conditions  (50% of the final grade)

• 1 hour 30 minutes examined assessment - This is externally-set and externally marked,  written exam (50% of the final grade)

Term 1: 

• How does where a person receives care change the type of support they get?
• If you needed care, what skills and qualities would your perfect care worker have?

Term 2: 

• Locked Gates and Secret Keys: How do you get help when you need it most?
• If it takes a whole village to care for one person, how do we stop the professionals from dropping the ball

Term 3:

• What would happen if care homes and health settings had absolutely no rules?
• From first steps to grey hair: How do we change inside and out as we grow, and why does a care worker need to spot the difference?

Term 4:

• From first steps to grey hair: How do we change inside and out as we grow, and why does a care worker need to spot the difference?

Term 5: 

• From first steps to grey hair: How do we change inside and out as we grow, and why does a care worker need to spot the difference?
• Fairness vs. Sameness: How does the care system adapt when one size doesn't fit all?

Term 6:  

• Fairness vs. Sameness: How does the care system adapt when one size doesn't fit all?

Term 1:

• How do care professionals plan with someone, rather than just for them?
• Controlled assessment practice

Term 2:

• Controlled assessment.

Term 3:

• Controlled assessment

Term 4:

• Controlled assessment.

Term 5:

• Revision.

Term 6:

• Exam.

Exam Board: Pearsons

Course Overview

The Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) BTEC National in Health and Social Care allows students to explore various aspects of the health and social care sector. Students have the opportunity to develop their understanding through applied, practical tasks. This qualification is ideal for those interested in studying health and social care alongside other subjects, paving the way to a wide range of higher education courses and future careers—both within and outside the sector.

Assessment:

Year 1:

• Externally Assessed Mandatory Units
• Exams: One exam per unit.
• Format: Each exam is worth 80 marks and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Questions: A mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer questions.

Year 2:

• Internally Assessed Units
• Structure: 1 mandatory unit and 1 optional unit.
• Assessment: Pearson sets an assignment brief (PSAB), per unit. These are marked internally by centres and verified externally by Pearson.

Grading:

• BTEC National qualifications are graded on a scale from P (Pass) to D* (Distinction*).

Term 1: Human Lifespan and Development

Term 2: Human Lifespan and Development

Term 3: Human Biology and Health

Term 4: Human Biology and Health

Term 5: Human Biology and Health

Term 6: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

Term 1: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

Term 2: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

Term 3: Safe Environments in Health and Social Care

Term 4: Safe Environments in Health and Social Care

Term 5: Safe Environments in Health and Social Care

• www.cqc.org.uk
• www.england.nhs.uk
• www.ageuk.org.uk
• www.mind.org.uk
• www.mentalhealth.org.uk
• www.hcpc-uk.org
• www.healthcareers.nhs.uk 
• www.nmc.org.uk

Official Health & Care Organizations

• NHS England – The official site of the National Health Service in England, detailing healthcare commissioning and delivery.
• NHS Professionals – The largest staff bank provider in the UK, supporting NHS staffing and career pathways.
• Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) – An independent charity providing research, guidance, and best-practice resources for social care.
• General Medical Council (GMC) – The official independent regulator for doctors in the UK.
• Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) – The UK government department responsible for health and adult social care policy.

Interactive & Educational Media

• Crash Course: Psychology – An engaging, high-paced video series exploring the human mind, behavior, and psychological theories.
• BBC Science Focus: The Human Body – Articles, diagrams, and deep dives into human anatomy and biological processes.
• Inside Our Bodies Revealed | Secrets Of The Human Body – A fascinating BBC Earth Science documentary looking at specialized biological functions and bodily systems.
• GCSE Biology: Levels of Organisation – A clear, visual breakdown of how specialized cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems function together.
• GeeksforGeeks: Biology – Comprehensive, structured study guides covering human physiology, anatomy, and cellular biology.

Biology Simple – Visual, easy-to-digest animations explaining complex biological processes.

• Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Health and Social Care Extended Certificate Student Book

Key Stage 4:

• OSL is offered every Friday after school from 3-05pm to 4-00pm and every Thursday lunch time.

Key Stage 5:

• OSL runs every Wednesday after school from 3-05pm-4-00pm.