AAQ/BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care
Board: Edexcel (Pearson)
Course Title: AAQ/BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
Course Specification Code: 610/3964/0
Course Entry Requirements: Merit in Health and Social Care or 4 / 4 Combined Science
Course Content
Unit 1 : Human Lifespan Development (90 GLH)
Students examine physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, the interaction between biological and social factors in health and wellbeing and how health care professionals provide effective care.
Unit 2: Human Biology and Health (90 GLH)
Students explore the organisation, structure and normal physiological functioning of the human body, and the effect on health of common disorders of the body systems.
Unit 3: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (90 GLH)
Students focus on the principles that underpin meeting the care and support needs of individuals, which are the foundation of all services within health and social care.
Unit 7: Health Science (90 GLH)
Students will cover the key microbiological concepts relevant to the field of health science and the role of microbiology in the diagnosis and spread of disease on a local, national and international scale.
Assessment
Unit 1: External exam in May/June; 80 marks; 90 minutes
Unit 2: External exam in May/June; 80 marks; 90 minutes
Resits are possible during the Autumn exam session, if required.
Unit 3: Internally assessed coursework
Unit 7: Internally assessed coursework
Higher Education & Careers
Which subjects will complement this qualification?
The following subjects would be suitable to combine with this qualification:
- Psychology
- Biology
- English.
What further learning will this qualification lead to?
This qualification can lead to progression to the following degrees:
- BSC Nursing
- BSC Social Work
- BSC Subjects Allied to Health.
This qualification can also lead to employment within the health and social care sector.
Why Health & Social Care at St Paul’s?
The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) allows students to engage in a broad investigation of various aspects of the health and social care sector. There are two mandatory examined units and one mandatory internally assessed unit. Students will select a further optional unit from the four available. The internally assessed units give students the opportunity to engage in applied knowledge and understanding tasks to develop their health and social care knowledge. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Levels such as Psychology, Biology or English. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.
Contact:
Name: Mrs V Granger
Email: vgranger@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932 704123