Our Courses
Health & Social Care
Single/Double
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?
This subject provides a platform for study at further education and to pursue a career in the health and social care sector.
The qualification is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. It can be taken alongside, for example:
- An A Level in Biology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery
- An A Level in Sociology, which could lead to a BA (Hons) in Social Work
- A BTEC Certificate in Sport, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
- An A Level in Psychology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.
In the BTEC National units, we provide students with an opportunity to develop their employability skills, in three main areas:
- Cognitive and problem-solving skills: students will use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions and use systems and technology
- Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing and developing self-presentation
- Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
SINGLE
Year 1
- Human Lifespan Development
- Working in Health and Social Care
Year 2
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Physiological Disorders and their Care
DOUBLE
Year 1
- Human Lifespan Development
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Work Experience in Health and Social Care
Year 2
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
- Physiological Disorders and their Care
- Promoting Public Health
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
In total, you will study 4 units, which are equally weighted at 25%. This qualification is assessed using external assessments (exams) and internal assessments (coursework).
Year 1:
- Unit 1: Human Lifespan and Development. This unit is externally assessed. You will sit a 90-minute exam, with a total of 80 marks available.
- Unit 5: Promoting Health Education. This unit is internally assessed. You will be given a Pearson Set Assignment Brief containing two tasks
Year 2:
- Unit 2: Human Health and Biology. This unit is externally assessed. You will sit a 90-minute exam, with a total of 80 marks available.
- Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice. This unit is internally assessed. You will be given a Pearson Set Assignment Brief containing three tasks, one per Learning Aim.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
This course can lead to a range of health and social care careers, some examples of these are:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Social work
- Teaching
Associated Courses / Skills
This qualification is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. It can be taken alongside, for example:
- Biology
- Applied Science
- Psychology
- Sport
- Sociology
You’ll develop a range of skills which will help you succeed not only in the workplace, but also in other subjects too.
These skills include:
- effective verbal communication
- presentation skills
- problem solving
- research
- time management
QUALIFICATION
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
EXAM BOARD
Pearson
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
None
A-Level Subjects
BTEC & Diplomas
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