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WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

Health and Social Care is always going to be essential in society. This is a vocational Level 3 course which provides a broad understanding of health, social care and early years’ services.

You will learn about a number of diverse issues including human growth and development, human rights, equality and diversity and human behaviour. You will apply your knowledge in realistic and practical ways, including local case studies and small research projects.

This BTEC Level 3 qualification is equivalent to one A level.

This BTEC course would be a natural compliment for the BTEC Level 3 Early Childhood Development Extended Certificate Course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For the BTEC Level 3 course, you will require a Grade 4 or higher in GCSE English (Language preferred) or have successfully completed BTEC Health and Social Care at Level 2 with at least a Merit.

An interest in supporting vulnerable people and a caring nature is essential.

SYLLABUS

YEAR 12

  • Unit 1: Human Lifespan and Development
  • Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

YEAR 13

  • Unit 2: Human Biology and Health
  • Unit 4: Health, Policy and Wellbeing

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED AND EXAMINED?

There is a strong emphasis on assignment style submission of work from students, along with 2 external exams which need to be completed. 

  • Unit 1 and Unit 2 will be examined by a traditional style external examination.
  • Unit 3 and Unit 4 will be assessed via assignment style submission of work by students which is internally assessed.

FUTURE COURSES AND POSSIBLE CAREERS

The BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care course helps you to develop transferable skills that colleges, universities and employers value in today’s increasingly competitive job market. Examples of further education courses taken by past students include: BSc in Health and Social Care, BA in Education (Primary Teaching), BA in Sociology or Psychology, BA Education, BSc in Nursing (adult, children’s, mental health and learning disabilities). Some students choose to use their Level 3 to go straight into employment, for example, students have taken up jobs in doctors’ surgeries and in hospitals.