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Why study SfW Health Sector?
The Health Sector is one of the largest employers in the country and provides employment opportunities through a varied range of disciplines. Primary and secondary care in the NHS are the most common routes to employment, but this course will cover other areas such as complementary therapies, the retail pharmaceutical industry and the community and voluntary sectors.
The sector offers good opportunities for those who enjoy:
- working in a team
- solving problems
- learning about fitness and health.
National 4 Health Sector
What do I need to get in?
Entry is at the discretion of the school or college.
What will I study?
The course is made up of five compulsory units, three taking 40 hours and two taking 20 hours of study:
- An Introduction
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Health Awareness
- Working Safely
- Life Sciences Industry
You will learn about
- a range of health sector environments and careers
- the basic structure and function of the main body systems
- measuring physiological changes in body function
- infection control measures
Work experience/placements
You may be able to arrange a related work experience placement by speaking to your pastoral care or guidance teacher in school.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be based on a range of practical activities in real or simulated workplace settings. Tutors will observe and keep records of your work.
What can I go on to next?
You may be able to progress to:
Employment/Training
- A Modern Apprenticeship in the Health sector.
Further/Higher Education
- A Modern Apprenticeship in the Health sector.
Further/Higher Education
- A one year full time National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification (NQ) in Health Sector at a local college of further education.
- National 5 SfW Health Sector
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