Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (single award, equivalent to 1 A Level) in health and social care allows you to achieve your potential and progress to the next stage of your lives, whether it be higher education, an apprenticeship or employment. The course content is up to date, engaging, fit for purpose and suitable to ensure you will gain the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century. The course focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. You will practically apply your skills in preparation for further study or the workplace. You will develop professional and personal skills through interaction with people who either work in the sector or who require care and support, as well as gain theoretical knowledge. The units will give you an understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective communication in health and social care, the importance of legislation and how to deliver a person-centred approach. You will also develop transferrable skills such as communication, research, planning and organisation.
You will cover a range of coursework and examined units with practical and wider project based opportunities, including: • Building Positive Relationships in Health & Social Care (coursework) • Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health & Social Care (examined) • Infection Control (coursework) • Supporting People with Dementia (coursework) • Anatomy and Physiology for Health & Social Care (examined) • Public Health (coursework)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA |
Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate (single award, equivalent to 1 A Level) in health and social care allows you to achieve your potential and progress to the next stage of your lives, whether it be higher education, an apprenticeship or employment. The course content is up to date, engaging, fit for purpose and suitable to ensure you will gain the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century. The course focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. You will practically apply your skills in preparation for further study or the workplace. You will develop professional and personal skills through interaction with people who either work in the sector or who require care and support, as well as gain theoretical knowledge. The units will give you an understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective communication in health and social care, the importance of legislation and how to deliver a person-centred approach. You will also develop transferrable skills such as communication, research, planning and organisation.
You will cover a range of coursework and examined units with practical and wider project based opportunities, including: • Building Positive Relationships in Health & Social Care (coursework) • Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health & Social Care (examined) • Infection Control (coursework) • Supporting People with Dementia (coursework) • Anatomy and Physiology for Health & Social Care (examined) • Public Health (coursework)
