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St John’s Catholic Comprehensive School

BTEC HSC Double

Subject Health and Social Care (Double) 
Exam Board Pearson 
Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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Order of Units

Unit 5 (Coursework) – Meeting Individual Needs 

Unit 8 (Coursework) - Promoting Public Health 

Unit 1 (90 minute exam) – Human Growth and Development  

Unit 7 (Coursework) - Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care  

Unit 2 (90 minute exam) – Working in Health and Social Care 

Unit 4 (3 hour exam) – Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care 

Unit 11 (Coursework) – Psychological Perspectives 

Unit 14 (Coursework) – Physiological Disorders and their care 

Suggested Resources

For the examination units (1 and 2) you may wish to purchase the textbook, which can be found on the link below:  

Book 1

Book 2

Revision Guide

Links to past papers can be found on the link below: 

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For the coursework units (5, 7, 8, 11, 14) you should access the resources on MS Teams, this includes theory PowerPoint as well as model answers for the tasks set.

Expected Homework Hours Per Week

Coursework – A minimum of 3 hours a week is expected in order to meet deadlines and ensure work is completed to a high standard. 

Exams – It is recommended that you spend a minimum of 3 hours a week working on revision notes or researching around topics to secure your understanding prior to the exam. 

Learning Platforms Used All lessons, assignments and homework are set virtually on MS Teams, this is also the platform used for the class to share resources, ideas and communicate with their teachers. 
Submission of Bridging Work Please send your completed bridging packs to: ebond@stj.kent.sch.uk