The BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care covers a wide range of topics including elements of Psychology and Sociology and applies these to real life settings such as early years’ education and residential care to name just a few. This subject is useful for those wishing to enter professions such as teaching, nursing, midwifery, social work and work within the care. Understanding stages of development and health and social care values, underpin every role in the wide ranging Health and Social Care industry. This course is equivalent in size to two A Levels You will complete Units 1, 2, 5 & 12 as part of the Level 3 National Extended Certificate. The additional units that you will complete are: • Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (Exam) • Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Unit 8: Promoting Public Health • Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care
A grade 4 or above in English is required, although in exceptional cases students who have not achieved a grade 4 will still be considered during interview to ascertain their commitment and knowledge to this course. There is a clear progression onto this course from Level 2 Health & Social Care and a PASS or equivalent would be beneficial, although not essential. GCSE Biology at Grade 4 or above is also preferred.
8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external. Mandatory Units (83%) External Assessment (46%
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wickford Avenue, Basildon, SS13 3HL |
The BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care covers a wide range of topics including elements of Psychology and Sociology and applies these to real life settings such as early years’ education and residential care to name just a few. This subject is useful for those wishing to enter professions such as teaching, nursing, midwifery, social work and work within the care. Understanding stages of development and health and social care values, underpin every role in the wide ranging Health and Social Care industry. This course is equivalent in size to two A Levels You will complete Units 1, 2, 5 & 12 as part of the Level 3 National Extended Certificate. The additional units that you will complete are: • Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (Exam) • Unit 7: Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Unit 8: Promoting Public Health • Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care
A grade 4 or above in English is required, although in exceptional cases students who have not achieved a grade 4 will still be considered during interview to ascertain their commitment and knowledge to this course. There is a clear progression onto this course from Level 2 Health & Social Care and a PASS or equivalent would be beneficial, although not essential. GCSE Biology at Grade 4 or above is also preferred.
8 units of which 6 are mandatory and 3 are external. Mandatory Units (83%) External Assessment (46%