Health & Social Care – Level 3
The Health and Social Care sector is dependent on passionate and fully trained professionals. The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, enables you to progress into these career prospects by combining work experience within the sector and academic study. The course is delivered over two years and covers a range of units, including Human Lifespan Development, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Physiological Disorders.
After completing your BTEC you can progress into employment and embark on further occupational training. Alternatively you can progress onto Higher Education at University, training in Social Work, Paramedic Science, Nursing and other professions.
-
What will be studied
- Human lifespan development
- Working in health and social care
- Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
- Promoting public health
- Psychological perspectives
- Caring for individuals with dementia
-
What are the entry requirements?
You will need:
- 4 GCSEs at grades 4 or above to include English and Maths
- A caring nature
- A strong work ethic
- A passion for working with people
-
Where does this course lead to?
Eventually, you can apply for a job in:
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner
- Criminology
- Paramedic
-
What qualifications will be gained?
PEARSON BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Health Studies)
-
How will this course be delivered?
This practical based course will be delivered through:-
- Presentations
- Task-based exercises
- Practical demonstrations
- 1:1 support
- Tutorials and lectures
Once your DBS form has been returned, you will attend placement 1 day each week in order to complete 100 hours over the year. The college will find your placement for you and you will be visited by a member of the health and social care team to ensure you are settled in well and to assess your progress.
Work placement is an integral part of the course, therefore completion of placement hours is mandatory.
Placements you might attend include residential care homes for elderly people, day centres for either elderly people or individuals with additional needs and care homes for people with learning/physical disabilities.
-
How will I be assessed?
Three Units are externally assessed through an exam and one unit is externally assessed through a synoptic exam
All other units are internally assessed though the completion of written work.
-
How to get a place?
Fill out our quick and easy application form HERE
-
Other Information:
Students aged 19+ will be subject to fees. Student finance offers help with Advanced Learner Loans and support to students, please contact Student Services on 01562 512003 or email studentservices@kidderminster.ac.uk for more information and advice.
You will be required to wear a uniform consisting of a polo shirt and sweatshirt
You will also need to pay for a DBS, uniform, textbooks and course materials such as pens, paper
Whilst on this course we would expect you to bring equipment to classes to assist with completing lesson takes, such as:-
- Pens
- Pencils
- Memory stick
- Notepad
-
Exam Board:
Pearson BTEC
-
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
- KCHE Level 4 Health and Social Care
- University
