Sixth Form Courses 2022 to 2023

Health & Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate Why study Health and Social Care at Thornleigh Sixth Form? Studying Health and Social Care at Thornleigh Sixth Form will give students the opportunity to develop a range of skills. The course looks at a variety of factors that can affect an individual’s health and wellbeing. This can include public health services, nutrition, medical and social care. Course Description BTEC Health and Social Care consists of 4 units which fully explore: • Human lifespan and development • Working in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Each individual unit has a taught series of lessons and workshops, then a chance for students to create their own response to a series of assignments. Students can work at their own pace with opportunities for every learner to succeed and progress. The extended certificate enables learners to gain qualifications at their own pace along flexible routes. What support will I receive? Your tutor will provide you with support and help across the course. The college also has a range of BTEC books which you may want to use to extend your learning out of lessons. 32 Sixth Form Course Guide