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BTEC NATIONAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL
Students can go onto great
employment opportunities,
which include care assistant
or care manager in
residential and domiciliary
care, as well as youth and
community work and clinical
support worker.
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• By taking Health
and Social Care
you could progress
to study various
degrees, such as
mental health, adult
and children’s
nursing and social
work
Course Overview The Health and Social Care is one of the largest employers and can lead into
some fantastic opportunities.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Health and Social Care course aims to pro-
vide an introduction the sector. It is for learners who are interested in learning
about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme. It
is equivalent in size to one A Level.
The course will give students the necessary knowledge to progress within this
sector by helping to progress students to higher education in a wide range of
health and social care related courses.
Course Objectives
The BTEC Level 3 National Health and Social Care aims to help students to:
• Gain knowledge and an understanding of the health and social are sector
• Develop a range of skills that are essential for success in working within the
health and social care sector, for example effective communication
• Develop an understand of how professionals can work together to help to
Unit 1—Human Lifespan Development (Exam Unit) As part of this unit you will cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social
development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development
and the effects of ageing.
This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of patterns of human
growth and development. You will explore the key aspects of growth and
development, and the experience of health and wellbeing. You will learn about
factors that can influence human growth, development and human health. Some of
these are inherited and some are acquired through environmental, social or
financial factors during our lifespan.
You will learn about a number of theories and models to explain and interpret
behaviour through the human lifespan. In this unit, you will explore the impact of
both predictable and unpredictable life events, and recognise how they impact on
individuals.
You will study the interaction between the physical and psychological factors of the
ageing process, and how this affects confidence and self-esteem, which in turn
may determine how individuals will view their remaining years.
Summary of Assessment
For this unit you will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1
hour and 30 minutes.
You will be assessed through a number of short- and long-answer questions.
Learners will need to explore and relate to contexts and data presented. The
questions will assess understanding of growth and development through the
human lifespan, the factors that affect growth and development and the effects of
ageing.
How will I be assessed? During the two years , you will
assessed through exams and
coursework. In each year, you will
complete one exam unit and one
coursework unit.
In Year 12, you will complete:
• Unit 1—Human Lifespan
Development (Exam Unit)
• Unit 5—Meeting Individual
Care and Support Needs
(Coursework Unit)
In Year 13, you will complete :
• Unit 2—Working in Health and
Social Care (Exam Unit)
• Unit 14—Physiological
Disorders and their Care
(Coursework Unit)
How will you
be graded?
As the course is a
BTEC, you will be
graded with either a
PASS, MERIT,
DISTINCTION or a
DISTINCTION*.
A PASS is equivalent
to an E at A-Level.
A MERIT is equivalent
to a C at A-Level.
A DISTINCTION is
equivalent to an A at
A-Level.
A DISTINCTION* is
equivalent to an A* at
A-Level.
Your exam units are
worth 58% of your final
grade and your
coursework is work
42% of your final
grade.
Unit 5—Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework Unit) This unit focuses on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting
individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care
disciplines.
For you to be able to provide the care and support that individuals need, it is
important that you have a good understanding of the principles behind providing
quality care and support.
This unit introduces you to the values and issues that need to be considered when
planning care and support that meet the needs of an individual in a health and
social care environment. In this unit, you will learn about the values and principles
of meeting care and support needs and look at some of the ethical issues that
arise when personalising care.
You will examine factors that can impact the professionals who provide the care
and support, and the challenges that must be overcome to allow access to good
quality care and health services. You will explore the different methods used by
professionals across all care services.
Unit 2—Working in Health and Social Care (Exam Unit) As part of this unit, you will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care
sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.
This unit will help you to understand what it is like to work in the health and social care
sector. When working for an organisation in this sector, you will have important
responsibilities that you need to understand and carry out. These include maintaining
the safety of and safeguarding individuals with health and social care needs, making
sure that you properly handle their personal information and preventing discrimination
towards them.
You will begin by looking at the range of roles and general responsibilities of people who
work in health and social care settings. You will learn about the organisations that
provide services in this sector, and the different settings in which these services are
delivered according to the needs of the service user. You will learn about the ways
these services are provided and about the barriers that can prevent people from getting
the services they need.
You will learn about working with people with specific needs, including ill health, learning
disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities, and the needs of people who occupy
different age categories. This unit will cover the skills you need to work in these areas of
health and social care.
Summary of Assessment This unit will be assessed through one examination of 80 marks lasting 1 hour and 30
minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short- and long-answer ques-
tions. The paper consists of four sections, and each section is based on a different short
scenario briefly explaining the situation of a person with health and social care needs.
How will I be assessed? During the two years , you will
assessed through exams and
coursework. In each year, you will
complete one exam unit and one
coursework unit.
In Year 12, you will complete:
• Unit 1—Human Lifespan
Development (Exam Unit)
• Unit 5—Meeting Individual
Care and Support Needs
(Coursework Unit)
In Year 13, you will complete :
• Unit 2—Working in Health and
Social Care (Exam Unit)
• Unit 14—Physiological
Disorders and their Care
(Coursework Unit)
How will you
be graded?
As the course is a
BTEC, you will be
graded with either a
PASS, MERIT,
DISTINCTION or a
DISTINCTION*.
A PASS is equivalent
to an E at A-Level.
A MERIT is equivalent
to a C at A-Level.
A DISTINCTION is
equivalent to an A at
A-Level.
A DISTINCTION* is
equivalent to an A* at
A-Level.
Your exam units are
worth 58% of your final
grade and your
coursework is work
42% of your final
grade.
Unit 14—Physiological Disorders and their Care (Coursework Unit) Within this unit, you will explore types of physiological disorders, the procedures
for diagnosis, and the development of a treatment plan and provision of support
for service users.
If you have ever been ill then you will know how important it is to receive the
right treatment and care in order to make a full recovery. It is essential for
workers in the health and social care sector to understand the nature of
physiological disorders and how to provide appropriate treatment and care. This
includes being aware of the causes and effects of physiological disorders, as
well as the roles of different professionals involved in providing treatment and
care for service users.
In this unit, you will learn about the signs and symptoms of physiological
disorders and how they are investigated and diagnosed. You will also learn
about the different types of treatment and support available for individual service
users, including surgery, rehabilitation and complementary therapies.
You will create a treatment plan for a service user with a specific physiological
disorder. This will help you understand the treatment and support strategies
involved, the contributions of different professionals and the importance of
Our Expectations As part of the course, we as teacher have high expectations of all our stu-
dents. You will be required to:
• Have all you equipment for your lesson—this includes you files with
all your notes in and your IPads (fully charged).
• Have good file management—you all notes and coursework need to
organised within you file and brought to every lesson.
• Meet all deadlines— This includes your homework and coursework.
They are not an option, they need to be completed and handed in on
time!
• Be on time to your lesson—if you are going to be late or absent from
your lesson , you need to notify your teacher and catch up on any
work you miss.
• Carry out independent learning.
Who’s here to help? As part of the course you will
be taught by:
• Miss. Simpson
• Mr. Roberts
• Miss. Campbell
If you have any problems, you
can find someone upstairs in B-
Block or you can email your
teacher.
How will you manage your time?
As part of the
Health and Social
Care course, you
will be required to
complete work
outside of lesson
time. This will
roughly include:
• 1 hour of
independent
studies
• 2 hours of
coursework
completion
• 1 hour of
homework
• 1 hour of
revision and
exam
preparation
Recommended texts and websites As the course is made up of both of exam and coursework units, various books and web-
sites will help support you in achieving the best grade possible.
BOOKS
• BTEC Nationals Health and Social Care Student Book 1 (2016)
• BTEC National Health and Social Care Revision Guide (2016)
• BTEC National Health and Social Care Revision Workbook (2016)
JOURANLS
• Care and Health
• Community Care
• Nursing Times
WEBSITES
www.careknowledge.com
www.community-care.co.uk
www.qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-
2016.html#tab-1
www.dh.gov.uk
Unit 1 – Example Exam Question
Unit 1 – Example Exam Question
Unit 5 – Assessment Criteria
Unit 5 – Assignment Brief
Scenario
You are currently on work experience at a Community Centre. The centre provides a variety of services for
people in the local area, most of whom have been referred by Social Services.
The centre is staffed by trained professionals who are supported by a team of volunteers. As a learner on work
experience, you will take the role of volunteer, working with the team to provide support and care, within the
boundaries of your role.
You have been asked as part of your work experience portfolio, to produce a report, which shows how working
practices are used to successfully meet the individual care needs, of each of three, individuals. Please select
one individual from each section of the attached case studies, on which to base your work.
The report will demonstrate your understanding of the issues involved in meeting the needs of individuals who
have diverse needs, preparing you for work experience. All of the individuals in the attached case studies,
have needs that require particular support.
Task 1—Promoting anti-discriminatory practice
Your report should be a response to these case studies which covers the tasks in relation to the identified ser-
vice users in the case studies.
Task 2—The role of the professional
You are now asked to produce a second report in response to these case studies which covers the task in re-
Unit 14 – Assessment Criteria
Unit 14 – Assessment Criteria
Unit 5 – Assignment Brief
Scenario
You are a student nurse in the first year of your degree, currently on work placement at your local NHS Trust.
As part of your studies, you have been asked to produce evidence of your understanding of two different types
of physiological disorder.
This will support you in learning more about the ways in which the service users are affected by their disorder.
Task 1— Please select two physiological disorders from the following list to base your work on:
• Diabetes
• Parkinson’s disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Asthma
• Coronary heart disease
• Bowel cancer
You must produce a report that evaluates the impact of your two, selected disorders on service users, and justifies the
potential benefits of different investigations and treatment options available for your selected physiological disorders.
Your report must also include:
• An analysis of the changes to body systems and functions as a result of the selected disorders and an explanation of
the causes, signs and symptoms of your selected disorders
• An assessment of the importance and comparison of the procedures that are used to investigate diagnose the two
disorders
• An assessment and explanation of the treatment, support and types of care provided for individual with the two disor-
ders
Task 2— A comparison of the different types of care and care settings that are available for each of the two disorders
you have selected
For this task, you must select one service user who has a physiological disorder. The individual could be a family mem-
ber, relative, friend or neighbour, but your selection must be agreed with your teacher before proceeding.
A treatment plan that includes all of the following:
• An assessment of the care needs of the individual showing evidence of review to ensure improved outcomes for the
service user, explaining how the plan would improve your selected service user’s health and wellbeing
• A justification of the recommendations in the plan, designed to meet the needs of the service user, together with the
advantages and disadvantages of the treatment plan.
Unit 2 – Example Exam Question
Unit 2 – Example Exam Question
Unit 1 – PLC
Unit 2 – PLC
Key Terms: The following table shows the key terms that will be used con-sistently by Pearson in our assessments to ensure students are rewarded for demon-strating the necessary skills.
Key Terms: below there is space to write down any key terms that are re-lated to the different units.