Health & Social Care BTEC
Entry Requirements
Minimum Grade 4 GCSE in English, Maths and Science
Who is it for?
This BTEC course is for Year 12 students who have successfully completed their Level 2 courses and would like to pursue a career in the Health or Social Care sectors.
Course Structure
Single BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
The following 4 units will be studied:
- Unit 1- Human Lifespan Development
- Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care
- Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
- Unit 14 – Physiological disorders and their care
Double BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care In addition to the units above, students will also study a further four units:
- Unit 4 – Enquiries into Current Research in Health & Social Care
- Unit 7- Principles of safe practice in Health & Social Care
- Unit 8 – Promoting Public Health
- Unit 19 – Nutritional Heath
Assessment
There is a mixture of external written exams, externally set tasks by the exam board. The subject staff will also set internally pieces of coursework that will sampled by the exam board.
University Pathways
All universities will accept BTEC National Health & Social Care combined with other subjects (see individual university course and entry requirements). Courses include: Nursing, Midwifery, Primary Teaching, Childhood Studies and Social Work.
Apprenticeship Pathways
A variety of Apprenticeships are available in the Health & Social Care sector: Health Care Support Services, Allied Health Profession Support, Dental Nursing, Pharmacy Services, Children and Young People’s Workforce. These apprenticeships lead to a wide range of occupations and job roles.
Career Opportunities
Nursing, Midwifery, Care Assistant, Youth Worker, Teaching, Social Care Services, Dental Nurse, Radiographer, and also carry out work experience in a variety of Health & Social Care settings.
