Health and Social Care
Pearson Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
This is a practical, work-related course, which introduces you to the employment opportunities available in Health & Social Care. It’s the biggest growing employment sector in the UK; the BTEC Nationals are designed to relate to the National Occupancy Standards for the Care Sector.
BTEC works for Health and Social Care
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GCSE English, Maths and Science Grade 4 and above
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Applied Science Sport Biology Criminology
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Pearson Level 3 BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. It is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post-16 students with an interest in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment.
UNITS STUDIED
Three compulsory units and two external assessment/examinations.
- Unit 1 Human Lifespan and development
- Unit 2 Human biology and health - One compulsory units internal assessment
- Unit 3 Principles of health and social care practise - One internal assessed optional units
- Unit 4 Health, policy and wellbeing
- Unit 5 Promoting Health Education
- Unit 6 Safe environments in Health and Social Care
- Unit 7 Health Science
HOW IT’S ASSESSED
There are four units of study in total. Over the two years two units are assessed through coursework portfolios which are externally verified and two are examinations.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Managing Yourself
- Taking personal responsibility
- Personal strengths and resilience
- Career orientation planning
- Personal goal setting
Effective Learning
- Managing own learning
- Continuous learning
- Secondary research skills
- Primary research skills
Interpersonal Skills
- Written communications
- Verbal and non-verbal communications
- Teamwork
- Cultural and social intelligence
Solving Problems
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
PROGRESSION
This qualification can lead to progression to the following degrees:
- BSC Nursing
- BSC Social Work
- BSC Subjects Allied to Health
WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
Students will develop knowledge and skills throughout this qualification that are key to health and social care related degrees. Students have the potential to develop transferable and study skills becoming well-rounded individuals, better prepared for the demands of Higher Education.