Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Qualification:

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

Entry requirements:    

Five GCSEs including Maths & English Language: a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade 4 and two GCSEs at Grade 5.

Overview

Health and Social Care is an applied qualification that explores human development, wellbeing, care services, and healthcare sciences. The course prepares you for further study or employment in the sector by linking academic knowledge to real-world care situations.

What you will study

You will study key modules including Human Lifespan and Development, Human Biology and Health, Principles of Health and Social Care Practice, and Health Science. These units combine theory with applied learning, giving you insight into professional practice and the skills required to support individuals.

Assessment

Assessment is through a mixture of external exams and internal assignments completed across the two years.

Skills you will develop  

You will develop knowledge of health and social care practice alongside transferable skills such as communication, problem-solving, empathy, and teamwork. You will also gain confidence in applying theory to real-life scenarios.

Future Pathways

This BTEC supports progression to higher education in nursing, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and related fields, as well as careers in health, social care, policing, and the armed services.

Exam Board:

Pearson Edexcel