BTEC National in Health and Social Care Level 3 ( Extended Certificate) (AAQ)

BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care (one A Level equivalent)

Exam Board: BTEC Edexcel

To further strengthen knowledge surrounding effective care for a range of different needs in addition to the development of the human body between different life stages. Linking to a variety of careers such as midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, childcare, paramedic etc. You will learn skills and knowledge which are highly transferable to different occupations.

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

Key Units/ Content

The qualification has three mandatory units covering the following topics:

• Human Lifespan and Development – PIES and factors affecting growth and development, interventions and the different professionals providing care and treatment

• Human Biology and Health – Human body structure and systems, normal physiological functioning and the impact of common disorders

• Health and Social Care Practice – Core principles, values and legislation that underpin and influence health and social care, and the effect of social determinants on an individual health status

Students will also study an optional unit chosen by the establishment. This will be one of options below:

• Health, Social Policy and Wellbeing – Public health policy and its influences, including health-related organisations/groups and a range of strategic factors

• Promoting Health Education – Health education, its purpose and use of different approaches and models to achieve positive health outcomes

• Safe Environments in Health and Social Care – Appropriate provisions in services relevant to different needs; governance relating to safe environments

• Health Science – Types of infections and their potential impact on a local, national and international scale.

Key Skills

Organisations, time management, extended writing, independent study and reading, Cultural and social intelligence.

Students will develop knowledge and skills throughout this qualification that are key to health and social care related degrees. Students have the potential to develop transferable and study skills becoming well-rounded individuals, better prepared for the demands of Higher Education

How many exams: 2

Breakdown of marks:

Unit 1 exam- 90 Minutes- 80 marks

Unit 2 exam- 90 minutes- 80 marks

Coursework

Unit 3- Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

Optional unit- Coursework

Minimum Requirements: At least five 4 grades at GCSE and grade 4 in English Language or Literature. Merit or above in BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care. Recommended Grade 5 in a science subject.

Midwifery, Health Science, Medicine, Social care, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Nursing, Paramedic, Primary education.

Links with other subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Biology, English