HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE EXTENDED DIPLOMA
Level 3

The BTEC Level 3 offers learners modern, work-related qualifications which open the door to higher education and a career in the health and social care sector.

  • Duration - Two years full-time
  • Full or Part Time? - FT
  • Start Date - 04/09/2023
  • Course Discussion Required - Yes

5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C including Maths and/or English at grade 4 or above or relevant Level 2 qualification Satisfactory DBS* Successful interview Satisfactory reference

On successful completion of the course, you may progress into further study at university level courses such as: nursing degree (paediatric adult, learning disabilities and mental health branches), occupational therapy, midwifery, social work or other health related courses. Also you may progress onto the Level 4/5 Higher National Certificate/Diploma within the college or progress into employment in roles within the health and social care sector.

Human Lifespan Development (Year1), Working in Health and Social Care (Year 1), Anatomy and physiology (Year 2) and Enquiries into Current Research (Year 2)

Qualification: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Awarded by: Edexcel

More about the course

You will learn about a range of subject areas including:
Human Lifespan Development
Safe Practices
Individual needs
Sociology
Anatomy and Physiology
Mental Health
Psychology

In addition, you will also take part in a work placement in a relevant health and social care setting and complete a first aid course. The course has been designed to give you a wider understanding of Health and Social care issues.

Progression from this course

We offer specialist vocational qualifications and you would study only one of these during your time with us. You apply for one course per application but if you are undecided you can submit multiple applications for different courses. However, you would need to choose one subject before you enrol. .

How to apply