The Extended Certificate qualification in Health & Social Care uses a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence that they can apply their knowledge to their studies. The skills developed support progression into higher education and a career in Health and Social Care. The units for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care are as follows: Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development Learners will cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and effects of ageing. Unit 2 – Working in Health & Social Care Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care & Support Needs Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 10 – Sociological Perspectives Learners explore the role sociological perspectives have in the delivery of health and social care services and gain understanding of the demographics of our society.
Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units are studied in total, of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed. Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (58%) Examining Board – Pearson.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR |
The Extended Certificate qualification in Health & Social Care uses a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence that they can apply their knowledge to their studies. The skills developed support progression into higher education and a career in Health and Social Care. The units for the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care are as follows: Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development Learners will cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and effects of ageing. Unit 2 – Working in Health & Social Care Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care & Support Needs Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 10 – Sociological Perspectives Learners explore the role sociological perspectives have in the delivery of health and social care services and gain understanding of the demographics of our society.
Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units are studied in total, of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed. Mandatory content (83%) External assessment (58%) Examining Board – Pearson.
