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OCR Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care

at Melton Vale Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject can be broadly split into two themes: Health (the study of what can impact on the wellbeing and overall health of an individual); Social care (how the Government and other schemes put into place initiatives to improve the nation's health and wellbeing). The BTEC Extended Certificate course is a single award and is equivalent to one A-Level, taking up 2 options on your timetable. This course will give you the flexibility and freedom to study other BTEC courses or A-levels. The course will prepare you for a range of related occupations without limiting choice too early. It allows a flexible approach to learning through coursework and exams to prepare you for university and the career you wish to pursue. You will study a range of different topics all related to the Health and Social Care sector from the following options: Enquiries into Current Research; Human Lifespan Development, Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs, Nutritional Health, Physiological Disorders, Principles of Safe Practice, Promoting Public Health, Psychological Perspectives, Sociological Perspectives, Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs, Working in Health and Social Care. Studying the BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care can lead into employment (or further study) in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Healthcare Assistant, or Teacher training.

What you need to get on

To study A-Levels or a Level 3 BTEC course at MV16 you must have achieved a minimum of grade 4+ in GCSE English and Maths, plus 3 grade 5's in other subject areas and to include subject specific entry requirements where stated.

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

  • Melton Vale Sixth Form College

    Burton Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1DN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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