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BTEC Health and Social Care

at Otley Prince Henry'S Grammar School Specialist Language College, Otley · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Health and Social Care is an engaging and challenging course, designed to expose learners to the skills and knowledge required by healthcare and social work professionals in a variety of jobs and sectors. It is a subject which will appeal to students who: Enjoy studying a subject which has practical vocational applications and is relevant to their lives, experiences and potential career aspirations, Want an opportunity to investigate and research, Enjoy finding the answers and applying their knowledge - not just being taught it for an exam.

What you need to get on

It is not a requirement to have studied Health and Social Care at KS4. Students who have a keen interest, are enthusiastic and hardworking will be successful on this course. As a minimum, students should have 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, preferably including Mathematics and English.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Prince Henrys Grammar School

    Farnley Lane, Otley, LS21 2BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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