Health and Social Care

Level 3 Cambridge Technical Cerificate is a two year course and is the equivalent of one full A level

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at least Grade 4 including

English

Maths

Science

Assessment

The course is assessed through both written examination and controlled assessments 

In total you will study: 

6 units of work 

3 units will be examined 

3 units internally assessed 

The extended diploma is 55% Coursework and 45% examination

The grades awarded 

D* 56 UCAS points

D 48 UCAS points 

M 32 UCAS points

P 16 UCAS points 

Students taking Health and Social care may go on to work for example in nursing, midwifery, paramedic services, Occupational Therapy, Social work, Youth work, Sociology an psychology.

This course will help give you an insight into the Health and Social care sector.

You will learn by applying skills, knowledge and understanding to relevant tasks and activities.

It will help by giving a better understanding of what and how Health and Social care take place in different environments. You will develop transfereable skills of research, planning, communication and organisation.

Four units which are mandatory are:

• Unit 1 - Building positive relationships  in Health and Social care

• Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social care 

• Unit 3 - Health, safety and security in Health and Social care.

• Unit 4 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care 

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Exam Board - Edexcel