The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care has been developed for learners aged 16+, who want to develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of health, social care and child care settings. Throughout the course you will gain an appreciation of what happens in a variety of health, social care and child care settings which will help you to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of this subject/ profession as well as building a set of transferable skills. This qualification is not about teaching you how to care for babies, the elderly or the ill, however; it will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to progress on to a Higher Education health and social care related programs such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic science, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Teaching.
Centre requirements, and in addition, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and at least a grade 4 in GCSE Science.
60% examination This part of the course consists of three exam papers from three different units that can be sat in January or May/June. The first two exam papers, each 1.5 hours long, will be sat during the first year of study. The third exam is 2 hours long and will be sat during the 2nd year of study. 40% internally assessed portfolios This part of the course consists of three separate portfolios from three different units. The first portfolio unit will be completed during the first year of study and the other two portfolio units will be completed during the second year of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD |
The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care has been developed for learners aged 16+, who want to develop and apply their knowledge, understanding and skills of health, social care and child care settings. Throughout the course you will gain an appreciation of what happens in a variety of health, social care and child care settings which will help you to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of this subject/ profession as well as building a set of transferable skills. This qualification is not about teaching you how to care for babies, the elderly or the ill, however; it will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to progress on to a Higher Education health and social care related programs such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic science, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Teaching.
Centre requirements, and in addition, at least a Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and at least a grade 4 in GCSE Science.
60% examination This part of the course consists of three exam papers from three different units that can be sat in January or May/June. The first two exam papers, each 1.5 hours long, will be sat during the first year of study. The third exam is 2 hours long and will be sat during the 2nd year of study. 40% internally assessed portfolios This part of the course consists of three separate portfolios from three different units. The first portfolio unit will be completed during the first year of study and the other two portfolio units will be completed during the second year of study.