This vocational is designed to provide an understanding of the many and varied aspects of health and social care services. The Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides a grounding that can be used to access higher education, further training or employment within the sector. An interest in pursuing a future career in, or related to, health or social care is important. The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. It involves studying six units over two years – three of which are internally assessed (assignment-based) and three of which are externally assessed (examinations). One of the exams is worth 1.5 units and one of the assignment units is only worth 0.5 units, which means: 58% exam + 42% assignment
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 - 9 including English Language.
• Building positive relationships in health and social care (assignment work - internally assessed) • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Health, safety and security in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – 1.5 unit size (exam - externally assessed)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX |
This vocational is designed to provide an understanding of the many and varied aspects of health and social care services. The Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides a grounding that can be used to access higher education, further training or employment within the sector. An interest in pursuing a future career in, or related to, health or social care is important. The Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. It involves studying six units over two years – three of which are internally assessed (assignment-based) and three of which are externally assessed (examinations). One of the exams is worth 1.5 units and one of the assignment units is only worth 0.5 units, which means: 58% exam + 42% assignment
- Five GCSEs at grade 4 - 9 including English Language.
• Building positive relationships in health and social care (assignment work - internally assessed) • Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Health, safety and security in health and social care (exam - externally assessed) • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – 1.5 unit size (exam - externally assessed)