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Level 3 BTEC Health & Social Care

at Holy Cross College, Bury · college

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Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Working in the health and social care sector is extraordinarily rewarding, but it is also a demanding one where your skills will make all the difference to your clients.Further study at university, an apprenticeship or stepping into employment are all open to you on successful completion of your studies. Whichever route you choose, this course provides a firm foundation on which to build your future.In each year of this two-year course you will complete one coursework unit and one external examination unit. You will study the following units:Human Lifespan Development (examination). This unit covers physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing.Working in Health and Social Care (examination). Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (coursework). Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals? care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines.Physiological disorders and their Care (coursework). Learners explore types of physiological disorders, the procedures for diagnosis, and the development of a treatment plan and provision of support for service users.

What you need to get on

General College entry requirements.Grade 4 or above in GCSE English (essential).Pass grade if you have studied L2 BTEC Health and Social Care.Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths (desirable).

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Holy Cross Sixth Form College

    Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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