Health and Social Care (BTEC Extended Certificate)

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)