The AAQ BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care offers a dynamic and engaging introduction to both the scientific and practical aspects of the health and social care sectors. Equivalent to one A-Level, this vocational qualification is highly valued by universities and employers, providing a strong foundation for careers and further study in areas such as nursing, physiotherapy, social work, paramedic sciences, mental health, and more. Throughout the course, students explore key scientific topics including the immune system, infectious diseases, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the biology of common conditions such as cancer and diabetes. These are studied alongside essential elements of social care practice, such as the role of social workers and the structure of the NHS.
Year 12 Unit 1: Human Growth and Development - This unit is externally assessed by examinations at the end of year 12. You will learn about the stages of human development and the factors that can negatively impact on normal development, link to social care practice. Unit 3: Principals of Social Care and Practice - This is internally assessed via a series of reports focused on the principals and health and social care practice. You will be selecting, analysing and evaluating relevant information to address the tasks you have been set. Year 13 Unit 2: Human Biology - In this unit you will study the organisation of the human body into cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. You will also look at the impact of disease on the body systems. This unit is externally assessed via an examination at the end of year 13. Optional unit Plus, one of the following optional units ·Health, Policy and Wellbeing ·Promoting Health Education ·Safe Environments in Health and Social Care ·Health Science
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX |
The AAQ BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care offers a dynamic and engaging introduction to both the scientific and practical aspects of the health and social care sectors. Equivalent to one A-Level, this vocational qualification is highly valued by universities and employers, providing a strong foundation for careers and further study in areas such as nursing, physiotherapy, social work, paramedic sciences, mental health, and more. Throughout the course, students explore key scientific topics including the immune system, infectious diseases, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the biology of common conditions such as cancer and diabetes. These are studied alongside essential elements of social care practice, such as the role of social workers and the structure of the NHS.
Year 12 Unit 1: Human Growth and Development - This unit is externally assessed by examinations at the end of year 12. You will learn about the stages of human development and the factors that can negatively impact on normal development, link to social care practice. Unit 3: Principals of Social Care and Practice - This is internally assessed via a series of reports focused on the principals and health and social care practice. You will be selecting, analysing and evaluating relevant information to address the tasks you have been set. Year 13 Unit 2: Human Biology - In this unit you will study the organisation of the human body into cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. You will also look at the impact of disease on the body systems. This unit is externally assessed via an examination at the end of year 13. Optional unit Plus, one of the following optional units ·Health, Policy and Wellbeing ·Promoting Health Education ·Safe Environments in Health and Social Care ·Health Science