BTEC Subsidiary/Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care - Level 3

This course offers a range of learning activities to inspire students. Professionally qualified and practising lecturers foster a supportive and creative approach to independent learning. There is also the opportunity to use a variety of specialist equipment, e.g. an ageing suit, wheelchairs, blindfolds and ear plugs etc, in order to broaden their awareness and understanding of other people’s needs. The course requires 300 hours of work experience in a variety of placements. All students will complete three different work placements each year and students are encouraged to find their own placements. This element provides an outstanding opportunity that is recognised and valued by universities and employers.
Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (equivalent to 3 A levels)
Two years
Topics you will cover include:.
You will learn through projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade awarded.
All students following a full-time programme of study at HLC will study English and maths as part of their studies, please refer to the Study Programmes page of this website.
Study options may include: