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This course is designed to prepare you to study either Health & Nursing or Health & Science. The Science element of this course is focused on giving you a solid educational foundation to science, which includes both theoretical and practical skills in Earth science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. As a learner, you’ll acquire the investigative skills needed to work in a laboratory setting and work on a project. With Health and Science, you’ll look at very important skills such as communication, teamwork and understanding of the care values that will help you to become a professional carer. You’ll also cover units in Health and Safety, Health and Social Care Services and Individual Needs. Much of your work will involve writing short reports or producing leaflets and posters that might be used in a care setting. You’ll also undertake four weeks of work experience where you’ll be able to try out some of the skills you have learnt.
Five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
The course consists of four core units and four optional units. The core units are studied by all students nationally. The optional units are chosen by the College from a list provided by the examination board OCR. Science – You will study the following units:• Earth Science – ideas about the changing nature of the Earth and our place as humans living on Earth.• Biology – factors that affect health and wellbeing• Chemistry – the widespread uses of chemicals, including practical investigations to gather data. Furthermore, you’ll look at a range of analytical techniques, used both in medical and commercial laboratories and develop your understanding of these within practical chemistry units.• Science and Health – how science is providing treatments for many diseases and infections that cause problems within society.• Careers in science – you will explore the career options available to you and create a plan of how to work towards your desired career. In addition, you will study English and Mathematics at a level appropriate for you unless you already have a GCSE grade (9-4).
A team of lecturers teach the course, which lasts one year and is coordinated by a programme manager, you will also have a tutor. The team meets regularly to plan and coordinate assignments and activities and to discuss students’ progress. You will have a mixture of formal and less formal learning experiences. Some sessions will be in the form of lectures but you will also participate in a mixture of activities – whether working individually or in groups. You will participate in role-plays, discussions and presentations..
To achieve on this course, you need to complete written assignments, a science exam and a project.
