Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Certificate
Springwood High School
Queensway, Gaywood, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW
Available start dates
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Application Instructions
A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS
To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.
All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.
LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS
Subjects have individual entry requirements.
Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.
Course Details
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) is equivalent to One A level
This qualification is part of the suite of Health and Social Care qualifications offered by Pearson.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (AAQ) is an Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) designed for post -16 students with an interest in health and social care and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment. Equivalent to one A level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in health and social care alongside two A levels.
Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) (360 GLH) 610/3964/0
How will it be delivered and assessed?
4 units of which 3 are mandatory (75%) and 2 are external (50%).
Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally assessed units only
A broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
01 - Human Lifespan Development MANDATORY EXAM 80 MARKS 1HR 30 MINS
02 - Human Biology and Health MANDATORY EXAM 80 MARKS 1HR 30 MINS
03 - Health and Social Care Practice MANDATORY COURSEWORK
07 - Health Science OPTIONAL COURSEWORK
Entry requirements
Subject Specific Requirements
A Level 2 Pass in Health & Social care (if taken).
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Future Applications
Nursing, Midwifery, Allied Professions, Care Work, Early years, Teaching
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