The BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care is an extended certificate and is the equivalent of one A level. This is comprised of four units. The four units that cover the mandatory requirements of the qualification are human lifespan development, working in health and social care, meeting individual care and support needs and physiological disorders and their care. Learners are required to complete and achieve all four components
This course provides a thorough grounding in the principles of care and the needs of individuals across the human lifespan. It also provides an invaluable insight into the roles of those working in health and social care and the organisations that provide health and social care services.
This qualification attracts UCAS tariff points in line with A levels for entry into higher educational courses such as teaching, midwifery, nursing, paramedic science, social work and other educational, health or social care based degrees. Equally, this qualification is recognised by employers across the health and social care sectors with new employees being considered quickly for supervisory positions or for further workbased learning.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about Health and Social Care. ft has provided me with a great deal of knowledge about the needs of individuals and I will use this to pursue a career in teaching. My classmates are also going on to study a range of health courses at undergraduate level including nursing, midwifery and occupational health”.
