Health & Social Care in the Sixth Form
Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care
The units in the Health and Social Care course provide students with knowledge and understanding of this vocational area. They are ideal qualifications for those students who want a broad background in Health and Social Care, which would allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment. Many students progress to courses in teaching, child development, nursing, medicine and social work.
Qualification |
Equivalent to |
Teaching time (hours) in 2 weeks |
Level 3 BTEC Certificate - one year only |
AS Level |
9 hours in Year 12 |
Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate |
1 x A Level |
9 hours in Years 12 & 13 |
Level 3 BTEC Diploma | 2 x A Level | 18 hours in Years 12 & 13 |
How will I be assessed?
All 3 qualifications require a portfolio of work and external assessment.
Pearson Level 3 BTEC National Health and Social Care
Units being studied for the Extended Certificate
What qualifications are needed to take this course?
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
This course will appeal to students who enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives, experiences and want to find out more about the subject through personal investigation and are interested in developing an understanding of caring organisations and the clients they serve. This course is also suitable for students who are organised; can meet strict deadlines and are able to work independently and effectively.
Qualification
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Equivalent to
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No of units
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External Exam Element
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Certificate
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1 AS Level
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2 units
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I control cwk unit + 1 examined unit
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Extended Certificate
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1 A Levels
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4 units
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2 control cwk+ 2 external exams
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Diploma
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2 A Levels
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8 units
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5 control cwk +2 external exams + 1 controlled external assessment
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What sort of work will I be doing?
External Exam
Controlled Coursework
And finally...
This course will appeal to students who enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to their own lives, experiences and want to find out more about the subject through personal investigation and are interested in developing an understanding of caring organisations and the clients they serve. This course is also suitable for students who are organised; can meet strict deadlines and are able to work independently and effectively.