Health and Social Care (BTEC Extended Certificate)
The WREN School - Reading
01182143888
61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB
Course summary

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment. Modules There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (external assessment) Unit 2: Human Biology and Health (external assessment) Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care (internal assessment) One further, optional unit to be completed in the second year will be: Unit 5: Promoting Health education (internal assessment)

Entry requirements

Minimum grade 4-4 in GCSE Combined Science and Level 2 pass is studied Health and Social Care before. For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.

How you'll be assessed

Four units of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. The externally assessed units are 1 hour 30-minute examinations worth 80 marks each.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityReading
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender Type
Address61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB