Health and Social Care – Level 3 Extended Certificate

Entry Requirements:

• (dependent on study programme)
  • Five GCSEs between 9-4 (or A*-C), one or two at B/6 with two of English, Maths or Science

  OR

  • Five GCSEs between 9-4 (or A*-C) together with Distinctions in BTEC Level 2 qualifications

  OR

  • Seven or eight GCSEs at grade 4 (or C)

Course Structure

BTEC National Certificate and Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care students will complete a range of coursework tasks in order to meet the set learning requirements for each unit. Tasks vary between traditional reports and newer exploratory learning assessments. Coursework can be assessed in a variety of ways including practical activities. All tasks have a kinaesthetic, vocational educational basis and are marked and moderated continuously throughout the year.

Course Details

Method of assessment 100 % coursework.
You will complete 6 units over the two years.

Overview of some topics you will study on the course:

• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
• quality, Rights and Diversity in Health and Social Care
• Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Caring for children and young people
• Psychological perspectives.

You will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction

You gain so many skills on the course as the units we study are so diverse: law, childcare, social changes etc…

-BTEC Health and Social Care student

Skills

Skills and knowledge acquired are transferable and will enable individuals to meet changing circumstances, in their own lives or future employment.

• They gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment as a health or social care worker, or progress to Degree level at university.
• It develops knowledge, understanding and skills of learners to meet the needs of the Health and Social Care sectors.
• Students will gain the academic requirements to study at university.
• It looks in detail at the role of the Health or Social care worker, their relationship with patients/service users and their responsibilities towards patients/service users and the wider health and social care sectors.
• It provides opportunities for learners to develop key skills, such as improving own learning and performance and working with others.
• It provides opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Careers/Destinations

Many of our students go on to do a range of degree course or have careers in nursing, midwifery, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, paramedic, teaching, psychology, sociology and many more.