BTEC Health and Social Care
Course summary
Why shouldI study it? The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomain Health and Social Care is an in-depth study of health and social care and supports progression to higher education or apprenticeships within the sector. The course covers aspects of knowledge, understanding and competency necessary for employment within the sector. Health and Social Care professionals work in direct care, such as nurses, social workers as well as specialists such as health scientists, technicians, supervisors and managers. This qualification is one of the leading qualifications for entry into these careers.The subject gives the skills to succeed and the confidence to progress in the Health and Social Care sector. Course Content and Assessment – all students will study the following units: • Human lifespan development (examination) • Working in Health and Social Care (examination) • Enquiries into current research in Health and Social Care (controlled assessment) • Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care(examination) • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Work Experience in Health and Social Care • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Promoting Public Health In addition, the following coursework-based units will be studied: • Psychological perspectives • Physiological disorders and their care • Assessing children’s development support needs • Nutritional health • Understanding mental wellbeing Career possibilities The Health and Social Care sector encompasses staff involved in direct care, such as nurses, health care workers, elderly carers and social workers as well as specialists such as health scientists, technicians, support staff, supervisors and managers. There are employment opportunities in the public, private and voluntary provision of care services.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
BTEC / GCSE / Cambridge National / i GCSE qualifications | 5 btec / gcse / cambridge national / i gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
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Assessment
40% of the course will be externally assessed, through three examinations and one extended controlled assessment task, which is set and marked externally. There are nine coursework based units that entail real-life, work-based case studies and projects. The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows you to analyse and improve your own performance through your course in much the same way as you would in a real workplace. The projects, exams and controlled assessments that you undertake form the basis of your unit results which are graded as a pass, merit or distinction.Students will attend a work experience placement one day per week to further enhance their knowledge and skills.
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