Health & Social Care BTEC

The one A level equivalent, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care, will be studied over 2 years. This pathway will consist of 4 units of study; 2 of these units are assessed internally and validated by BTEC and 2 are assessed externally. This qualification is designed to provide a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector and is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels offered by the school. Units 1, 2 and 5 are mandatory units which must be included in the programme of study. The final optional unit of study is chosen by the school. The two A level equivalent, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care, will be studied over 2 years. In this case students will complete 8 units of study, 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units chosen by the school. It again supports access to a range of higher education courses if taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate level 3 qualifications. For example, students may wish to study the National Diploma alongside an A level such as sociology, psychology or a science subject.

Students must obtain 5 GCSE grades at C including in Science to access this course. You will also require English grade 4. However students need to be aware that for some university courses, GCSE grade 5 or above may be required. Progression through Advanced Level will provide a suitable basis for further study in related subjects in Higher Education as well as a valuable preparation for careers in any area of Health and Social Care.

The two A level equivalent, BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care, will be studied over 2 years. In this case students will complete 8 units of study, 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units chosen by the school. It again supports access to a range of higher education courses if taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate level 3 qualifications. For example, students may wish to study the National Diploma alongside an A level such as sociology, psychology or a science subject.