BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
KS5 brings a new level of independence to our learners, some will be studying on a BTEC only pathway, whilst others will be on a mixed pathway, self-management is key to success through the two years in the sixth form.
Learners will start the course with an induction which includes some key transferrable skills that will help to stay organised and become successful self-managers.
- Learners will have nine lessons a fortnight and will follow the Pearson BTEC Level Nationals programme.
- Year 12: AAQ (2025) specification
- Year 13: Extended certification (2016) specification
- Some learners will have experience of Level 2 BTEC’s, whilst other will be new to BTEC’s. The format at Level 3 is very similar to Level 2, learners will complete four units over the two years.
- Year 1: 1x external assessment (May) + 1x internal assessment (approx. 12 hours)
- Year 2: 1x external assessment (Jan) + 1x internal assessment (approx.. 18 hours)
KS5 topics by year
Year 12
Induction and transferable skills
Unit 1 Human lifespan and development
- Aim A – PIES and life stages
Unit 1 Human lifespan and development
- Aim B – Factors affecting growth and development
- Aim C – Health and Social care promotion, prevention and treatment at different life stages
Unit 3 Principles of health and social care practice
- Aim A Understanding principles of health and social care practice which underpin meeting the care and support needs of individuals
- Aim B Examine how organisations, legislation and guidance inform practice in health and social care
Unit 3 Principles of health and social care practice
- Aim C Examine how social determinants affect the health status of individuals and the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in practice
Internal assessment (aprox 12 hours)
Unit 1 revision
Unit 1 revision
Unit 1 external assessment
Unit 2 Human Biology and health
- Aim A – Organisation of the human body
Unit 2 Human Biology and health
- Aim B – Body systems
Year 13
Unit 2 – Working in health and social care
Aim A:
- roles and responsibilities
- Promoting anti-discriminatory practice
- Empowering individuals
- Ensuring safety
- Information management and communication
- Multidisciplinary working
- Monitoring the work of people in heath and care settings
- Aim B:
- Roles of organisations in providing care
- Roles of organisations in regulating care
- Responsibilities of organisations towards people
Unit 2 – Working in health and social care
Aim C:
- People with specific needs
- Working practices
Unit 2 revision
Unit 2 mock paper
Unit 2 revision
Unit 2 external assessment
Unit 5 – Meeting individual care and support needs
Aim A: Examine principles, values and skills which underpin meeting the care and support needs of individuals
Aim B: Examine the ethical issues involved when providing care and support to meet individual needs
Aim C: Investigate the principles behind enabling individuals with care and support needs to overcome challenges
Internal assessment Aim ABC (approx. 12 hours)
Unit 5 – Meeting individual care and support needs
Aim D: Investigate the role of professionals and how they work together to provide the care and support necessary to meet individual care needs
Internal assessment Aim D (approx. 4 hours)
Moderation deadline 15th May
External assessment resits
Key Contact
If you would like any more information about this subject, please contact Laura May at laura.may@thebicesterschool.org.uk