BTEC level 3 health and social care extended certificate offers a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education. Over the two years you will study four units focusing on a range of topics to challenge and prepare you for further study/work within the sector. The content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: • Human lifespan development • Working in health and social care • Meeting individual care and support needs • Care needs relating to different physiological disorders
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory with the 4th unit being optional; Mandatory content (50%). External assessment (50%). Unit 1 - Human lifespan development (Exam) Unit 5 - Meeting individuals care and support needs (Internally assessed coursework) Unit 2 - Working in health and social care (Exam) Unit 14 - Physiological disorders and their care (Internally assessed coursework)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY11 5XQ |
BTEC level 3 health and social care extended certificate offers a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education. Over the two years you will study four units focusing on a range of topics to challenge and prepare you for further study/work within the sector. The content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: • Human lifespan development • Working in health and social care • Meeting individual care and support needs • Care needs relating to different physiological disorders
You should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. This is a level 3 course, which demands a high level of literacy, thinking ability and organisational skills.
Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory with the 4th unit being optional; Mandatory content (50%). External assessment (50%). Unit 1 - Human lifespan development (Exam) Unit 5 - Meeting individuals care and support needs (Internally assessed coursework) Unit 2 - Working in health and social care (Exam) Unit 14 - Physiological disorders and their care (Internally assessed coursework)