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Heath and Social Care (BTEC Level 3 National Diploma)

Courses

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma is the equivalent of one or two A Levels (depending on your options). You will be awarded a pass, merit or distinction on each unit and then your overall grade for the units you complete will be calculated giving you your final result. The course also encourages a period of work placement, the majority of which is usually completed in the first year of study. 
Why study for a career in Health and Social Care?
Students who wish to re-sit any GCSE’s such as Maths or English can do so alongside the BTEC course.

​Method of assessment

58% coursework; 42% exam
Along with the exams, student will complete a range of coursework tasks in order to meet the set learning requirements for each unit. Tasks vary between traditional reports and newer exploratory learning assessments. Coursework can be assessed in a variety of ways including practical activities. All tasks have a kinaesthetic, vocational educational basis and are marked and moderated continuously throughout the year.
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Skills You Will Gain

Skills and knowledge acquired are transferable and will enable individuals to meet changing circumstances, in their own lives, or future employment.
  • They gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment as a health or social care worker, or progress to Degree level at University.
  • It develops knowledge, understanding and skills of learners to meet the needs of the Health & Social Care sectors and also the academic requirements of study at University.
  • Health and Social care sectors and also the academic requirements of study at University.
  • It looks in detail at the role of the Health or Social care worker, their relationship with patients/service users and their responsibilities towards patients/service users and the wider health and social care sectors.
  • It provides opportunities for learners to develop key skills, such as improving own learning and performance and working with others.
  • It provides opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
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