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The Extended National Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels and learners study 13 units over two-years. The National Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels and learners study 6 units over two years. The new suite of health and social care pathways (Health Care and Health and Social Care) have been changed to produce an in-depth introduction to the many disciplines underpinning medicine and health and social care. The two-year programme is designed to introduce you to different health and social care sectors and provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills to embark upon a career, or enter Higher Education.
The Extended National Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels and learners study 13 units over two-years. The National Diploma is equivalent to 2 A Levels and learners study 6 units over two years. The new suite of health and social care pathways (Health Care and Health and Social Care) have been changed to produce an in-depth introduction to the many disciplines underpinning medicine and health and social care. The two-year programme is designed to introduce you to different health and social care sectors and provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills to embark upon a career, or enter Higher Education.
Specification
Specification
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Past Papers
Past Papers
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Course Content
Course Content
Learning takes place in Sixth Form and at work placements where you will learn to:
Learning takes place in Sixth Form and at work placements where you will learn to:
▪ Produce a wide range of different types of written assessments
▪ Produce a wide range of different types of written assessments
▪ Fit theory to practice
▪ Fit theory to practice
▪ Analyse and evaluate the link between theories and real life work situations
▪ Analyse and evaluate the link between theories and real life work situations
▪ Observe professional practice and produce written observations of key areas of practice
▪ Observe professional practice and produce written observations of key areas of practice
▪ Reflect on your own personal and professional development
▪ Reflect on your own personal and professional development
▪ The main codes of practice and legislation guiding health and social care
▪ The main codes of practice and legislation guiding health and social care
▪ Medical ethics
▪ Medical ethics
▪ Contemporary issues affecting health practices
▪ Contemporary issues affecting health practices
▪ Transferable skills
▪ Transferable skills
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment including external exams, internal assignments set by your teachers and synoptic assessment tasks which will be set over the duration of the two-year course, asking you to integrate learning. Learners will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction for each unit. At the end of the course your grades will be collated and you will be given an overall final grade of either PPP to D*D*D*. Learners will be provided with a Course Handbook during induction which will contain further information on all aspects of the programme of study.
Assessment includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment including external exams, internal assignments set by your teachers and synoptic assessment tasks which will be set over the duration of the two-year course, asking you to integrate learning. Learners will be graded Pass, Merit or Distinction for each unit. At the end of the course your grades will be collated and you will be given an overall final grade of either PPP to D*D*D*. Learners will be provided with a Course Handbook during induction which will contain further information on all aspects of the programme of study.
Units 1 and 2: Externally examined in year 12
Units 1 and 2: Externally examined in year 12
Units 3 and 4: Externally examined in year 13
Units 3 and 4: Externally examined in year 13
Internally set coursework assignments will be set by your teachers to assess the other 8 units you will study.
Internally set coursework assignments will be set by your teachers to assess the other 8 units you will study.
Progression
Progression
Higher Education and/or pursue careers in the following fields: Social worker, Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Educational Psychology. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the country.
Higher Education and/or pursue careers in the following fields: Social worker, Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Educational Psychology. The NHS is one of the largest employers in the country.
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