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 Extended Certificate course, equivalent to one A Level, has four units; • Unit 1 ‘Human Lifespan Development’ covers physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, the factors affecting development, and the effects of aging. This unit gives you a knowledge base for working with people in every stage of their lives, from the cradle to the grave. (exam unit). • Unit 5 ‘Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs’ develops your understanding of the provision of support for people who have particular needs. It covers anti-discriminatory practices, ethical principles, communication approaches, and how professionals work in teams. (coursework unit). • Unit 2 ‘Working in Health and Social Care’ (exam unit). • Unit 14 ‘Physiological Disorders and their Care’ (coursework unit).