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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 

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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  

Specification

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

  1. Taking personal responsibility
  2. Personal strengths and resilience
  3. Career orientation planning
  4. Personal goal setting

Effective Learning

  1. Managing own learning
  2. Continuous learning
  3. Secondary research skills
  4. Primary research skills

Interpersonal Skills

  1. Written communications
  2. Verbal and non-verbal communications
  3. Teamwork
  4. Cultural and social intelligence

Solving Problems

  1. Critical thinking
  2. Problem solving
  3. 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.