BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

This two-year, full-time programme dives deep into the health and social care sector. It�s perfect for students eager to make a difference. The course gives you the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to succeed in various care professions. During your studies, you�ll finish 100 hours of practical work placement over two years. This lets you apply what you learn in real-world settings that match your career goals, whether in nursing, social work, midwifery, or another care area. This qualification is equal to three A Levels. It opens doors to university degrees in health and social care, higher apprenticeships, or direct entry into the workforce. You�ll create a solid foundation for a rewarding career in this essential and fulfilling field.

In the first year, you will study topics like human lifespan development, working in healthcare, anatomy, and physiology. You�ll look at the needs of service users and how you can support them professionally. You will also complete 50 hours of placement this year. All of work you learn in year one will help support you in your second year studies. In the first year, you will study topics like human lifespan development, working in healthcare, anatomy, and physiology. You�ll look at the needs of service users and how you can support them professionally. You will also complete 50 hours of placement this year. All of work you learn in year one will help support you in your second year studies.

You will be assessed through assignment work with four exams, two in the first year and two in the second year.

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English Language. Students progressing from level 2 Health and Social Care must have achieved an overall grade B (or equivalent) to move on to the level 3 course.

This course offers several options for your next steps. After completing the qualification, you can focus on specific jobs. These include domiciliary care, care support worker, or care home advocate, among others. You can also choose to pursue a national apprenticeship in health and social care or a degree in that field.