This course was updated in December 2024. The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. Mandatory units 1. Human Lifespan and Development 2. Human Biology and Health 3. Health and Social Care Practice Optional units - choose from one of - 4. Health, Policy and Wellbeing 5. Promoting Health Education 6. Safe Environments in Health and Social Care 7. Health Science The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students who wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment. Students must be competent at organising work files and meeting deadlines.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Shipley, BD17 5RH |
This course was updated in December 2024. The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. Mandatory units 1. Human Lifespan and Development 2. Human Biology and Health 3. Health and Social Care Practice Optional units - choose from one of - 4. Health, Policy and Wellbeing 5. Promoting Health Education 6. Safe Environments in Health and Social Care 7. Health Science The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students who wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment. Students must be competent at organising work files and meeting deadlines.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit.