Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certification (Single)
Why study Health & Social Care?
Health and Social Care BTEC is a vocational qualification in which students will continually apply their learning to Health and Social work based environments.
This qualification will allow students to gain a clearer understanding of the health of individuals and how society supports them. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, essential for successful performance within this sector.
The BTEC qualification provides career development opportunities based in Health and Social Care. There are also progression opportunities to higher education, degree and professional development programmes within the same or related areas of study, within universities and other institutions.
The course is assessed through assignments and examinations. Students complete 4 units over the course of two years plus work placements.
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate is equivalent to 1 A Level.
What will I study?
Students will study elements which give a broad range of knowledge and expertise useful within Health and Social Care.
These elements include:
- Human lifespan development - Exam
- Human Biology & Health - Exam
- Health & Social Care Practice - Assignments
- Safe environments in HSC - Assignments
How will I study?
Study throughout the course will be a mixture of teacher-led lessons, group work, independent research, guest speakers, tutorials and work experience. There is also an opportunity to visit a local university.
How will I be assessed?
Extended Certificate students will complete four units over the duration of the course. Two units are external written examinations and two controlled assessment tasks. Written controlled assessment tasks will be internally assessed in the first instance with external moderation carried out on a sample of students’ work. Assessment for both examination units and controlled assessments are continuous throughout the course.
All units are graded on Pass, Merit or Distinction criteria. It is possible to gain a Distinction* at the end of the qualification.
What are the entry requirements?
5 Grade 4s at GCSE including English and Maths