Why choose this subject?

• If you want a career in the caring professions then this is the subject for you.

• If you like to take charge of your own learning and enjoy linking this to the world of work, then choose this subject.

• These are qualifications that you can build on in school or later in the work place. These can lead to further education, a degree or a job.

Courses offered and entry requirements:

VCE H/S Care  3 Unit Award (AS equivalent), VCE  H/S Care 6 Unit Award (AS plus A2 equivalent) and VCE H/S Care  12 Unit Award (2 A2 equivalent).

For the VCEs a grade C in Science is preferable and 5 Grade C or above GCSE's.

Brief outline of courses:

VCE  3 unit……one examined and two portfolio (units 1,2 and 5)

VCE  6 unit  two to be examined and four portfolio (units 1,2,4 and 5 plus 2 optional units)

For details of the units available please see website: www.edexcel.or.uk

Work load

You will have 4 hours a week and usually two teachers for the 3 and 6 unit awards.

Only a third of your work will be examined, the rest of your work will be portfolio (coursework)

You will be in charge of your own learning.  This is a vocational course and you will be expected to plan and carry out you own research.

This is both a practical and academic course and requires your enthusiasm and commitment as this is what you will receive from your teachers!

For further details:

Please ring Mrs. Howells on extension 5747.