Health, Care and Early Years

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

The aim of the course

This course is suitable for people wanting to work in the Health and Social Care Sector and is designed to provide learners with an introduction and overview of the sector. It provides an ideal route to health and social care career pathways. The course is equally relevant to learners of all ages.

Course content

The course is comprised of academic units and professional practice placements in health and social care settings. Units will include:
• Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• Caring for children and young people
• Supporting and protecting adults
• Physiological disorders
• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Development through the life stages
• Health psychology

To join the course

Learners who have recently been in education require four GCSEs at grade C or above or a related Level 2 qualification at Merit. Those applicants wanting to join Health Sciences pathway will also need a grade C or above in GCSE Science. All students require satisfactory references and acceptance is by interview with the course leader. A clear CRB check is also required.

Course length

The course is delivered over two years and will be based on three days in College and one or two days working in health and social care settings.

Methods of study

There will be a variety of class based academic and practical learning as well as placements in a variety of health and social care settings.

Assessment

Continuous assessment by coursework and assessment of competence in practice.

Are there any extra costs?

Resources fee. You will also need to purchase a polo shirt to wear in practice and pay the cost of the CRB check. You also need to allow for the costs of travelling to and from placements and the purchase of the two recommended course texts at approximately £20 each.

Moving on to another course or career

Progression is possible to health and social care related careers and Degree programmes such as Nursing and Midwifery.

Further info

For advice or more details, please telephone (01225) 312191 or email info@citybathcoll.ac.uk. You may also visit our Student Advice Centre. If you have a learning difficulty or disability please contact Learning Skills to arrange additional help.

 

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