BTEC Health and Social Care (Level 3)

Examination Board: Edexcel

Entry Requirements:

Grade C in English Language. Merit / Distinction at BTEC level 2 certificate in Health and Social Care

Course Content:

This course has been designed to allow students to develop an understanding of the diverse and complex nature of the Health & Social Care sector. It gives students a broad base of understanding whilst allowing students to focus their assignments in any of the four areas that they decide:

• Health                                                              
• Care of Older People
• Early Years (Care And Education)          
• Individuals with Specific Need

Year 12:  

Students can decide to undertake extended certificate (equivalent to ONE A Level) or the Diploma (equivalent to TWO A Levels).

Students who opt for the Diploma will need to undertake 100 hours of voluntary work.  This is over the course of 2 years and must be completed at 3 different placements which are of a HSC nature.

The course is currently undergoing some changes. The extended certificate will consist of 4 units, 3 of which are mandatory content. Two of the units are externally assessed.  The Diploma will consist of 8 units, 6 of which are mandatory. Three of these will be externally assessed

Further Course Information:

See Miss R Chico