The National Extended Certificate is the first year of the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and is a practical, work-related course. Your assignments are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career including: Emotional intelligence: in order to empathize with patients and act sensitively in difficult situations that others may be facing Communication: a core skill in many professions but especially in healthcare, where staff need to communicate effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers Teamwork: needed to work with colleagues for the good of a patient and this might mean taking on extra tasks and responsibilities Time management: when lives are at risk, it's crucial to prioritize what's important and the nature of the profession also means that you will often be pulled in different directions This qualification is equivalent to one A Level, which means that when you have finished the course you may choose to go into full-time employment. In addition you will study GCSE Mathematics and English Language to gain that all important grade C/4 (if not already achieved). Course Content A variety of assessment methods are used including presentations, practical work and case studies. Students study a range of units that may include: •Human Lifespan Development •Working in Health & Social Care •Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Students will undertake a period of work placement and we will arrange for you to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, formally known as the CRB check. This will be explained to you upon enrolment.
For admission on to the Extended Certificate or Diploma pathway (2x A-level equivalent over two years) 4 x GCSE's at 4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above, at Merit or above, in a relevant subject. You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE 4 or above or L2 Functional skills. A retake will be required in either English or Maths alongside the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. For admission on to the National Foundation Diploma / Extended Diploma pathway (3x A-level equivalent over two years) 5 x GCSE's at 4 or above. You will have gained English Language, Mathematics and Science at GCSE grade 4 or above and/or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ |
The National Extended Certificate is the first year of the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and is a practical, work-related course. Your assignments are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career including: Emotional intelligence: in order to empathize with patients and act sensitively in difficult situations that others may be facing Communication: a core skill in many professions but especially in healthcare, where staff need to communicate effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers Teamwork: needed to work with colleagues for the good of a patient and this might mean taking on extra tasks and responsibilities Time management: when lives are at risk, it's crucial to prioritize what's important and the nature of the profession also means that you will often be pulled in different directions This qualification is equivalent to one A Level, which means that when you have finished the course you may choose to go into full-time employment. In addition you will study GCSE Mathematics and English Language to gain that all important grade C/4 (if not already achieved). Course Content A variety of assessment methods are used including presentations, practical work and case studies. Students study a range of units that may include: •Human Lifespan Development •Working in Health & Social Care •Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Students will undertake a period of work placement and we will arrange for you to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, formally known as the CRB check. This will be explained to you upon enrolment.
For admission on to the Extended Certificate or Diploma pathway (2x A-level equivalent over two years) 4 x GCSE's at 4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above, at Merit or above, in a relevant subject. You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE 4 or above or L2 Functional skills. A retake will be required in either English or Maths alongside the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. For admission on to the National Foundation Diploma / Extended Diploma pathway (3x A-level equivalent over two years) 5 x GCSE's at 4 or above. You will have gained English Language, Mathematics and Science at GCSE grade 4 or above and/or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
