Details
- Course: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
- Qualification Type: National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
- Qualification Level: Level 3
- Course type: Full Time
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
- Available Dates: 02/09/2025 to 30/06/2027
Overview
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
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. Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care alongside two A Levels (or equivalent).
This is equivalent to 1 A Level.
Details
Human Lifespan and Development – Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Social Development (PIES) and factors affecting growth and development, interventions and the different professionals providing care and treatment
Human Biology and Health – Human body structure and systems, normal physiological functioning and the impact of common disorders
Health and Social Care Practice – Core principles, values and legislation that underpin and influence health and social care, and the effect of social determinants on an individual health status Students have a choice from four optional units covering the following topics:
• Health, Social Policy and Wellbeing
• Promoting Health Education
• Safe Environments in Health and Social Care
• Health Science
How will it be delivered?
Year 1: One externally assessed exam unit and one internally assessed assignment unit.
Year 2: One externally assessed exam unit and one internally assessed assignment unit.
What can I do next?
This course is usually studied with at least 2 other A-level equivalent subjects at Level 3.
- A Levels in Biology and Psychology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing
- A Levels in English and History, which could lead to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education
There are lots of other Higher Education courses that students’ progress to from this course, dependent on other subjects studied.
Careers – Potential careers that students studying health could go into depending on subjects studied include; Child and adult nursing, Midwifery,
Occupational Therapy, Social Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant and a Youth Worker.
