At Esher, we offer two pathways with the Health and Social Care BTEC Courses. The Extended Certificate qualification is equivalent to one A Level whilst the National Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels, and therefore double the number of lessons, coursework, and UCAS points. Both courses offer varied content and are aimed at providing students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills relevant to careers in health care and social care. Students who wish to pursue a career in the Early Years sector can also study this course as the content in the unit on “Human Lifespan Development” covers development in children. Visits, case studies, and input from visiting speakers form an important part of the course, allowing students to understand what is being studied in real care settings. Both courses are two-year courses. The Diploma course, which is equivalent to two A Levels, will cover all of the above units and have four further units; • Unit 4 ‘Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care’ where you learn about research methods. (exam unit). • Unit 7 ‘Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care,’ which develops your understanding of the range of safety issues when caring for people who are dependent on others for their care. (coursework unit). • Unit 8 ‘Promoting Public Health,’ is learning about the models of health, and understanding the ways public health is promoted. (coursework unit). • Unit 19 ‘Nutritional Health’ (coursework unit).