Health and Social Care BTEC

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Equivalent in size to one A Level. This course consists of 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed. The mandatory content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: Human Lifespan Development (exam 1.5 hours) • Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing. Working in Health and Social Care (exam 1.5 hours) • Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs.(Internally assessed) • Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Learners will also complete one optional unit that covers the biological and sociological topics relevant to the different parts of the sector to support their progression to specialised degree programmes in the sector. The optional unit is internally assessed.

Course information

Name: Health and Social Care BTEC Qualification title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Equivalent in size to one A Level. This course consists of 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed. The mandatory content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: Human Lifespan Development (exam 1.5 hours) • Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing. Working in Health and Social Care (exam 1.5 hours) • Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs.(Internally assessed) • Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Learners will also complete one optional unit that covers the biological and sociological topics relevant to the different parts of the sector to support their progression to specialised degree programmes in the sector. The optional unit is internally assessed. Awarding - Created 20150918 11:22:07 Updated 20161019 10:50:41

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Walderslade Girls' School
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