Health Studies
Course summary
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is a course for students with an interest in the work of the Health and Social Care sectors. Health and Social Care provides an insight into how humans develop over the six key life stages (from birth to death). Within each life stage, students explore the key aspects of development (physical, intellectual, emotional and social development). Students explore how different factors and life events can affect individuals and what jobs in the sector help to provide support.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Health and Social Care | Grade L2M in Health and Social Care | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
A minimum of a Grade 4 in English GCSE. Students ideally would have a Level 2 BTEC in H+SC to at least a Merit standard.
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Assessment
Two Exam Units (Assessed externally): Unit 1 (Unit size = 90) Human Lifespan Development Unit 2 (Unit size = 120) Working in Health and Social Care Two Coursework Units (Assessed internally): Unit 5 (Unit size = 90) Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Unit 10 (Unit size = 60) Sociological Perspectives
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