Health and Social Care BTEC 90 Credit / Extended Diploma Level 3

This three A Level equivalent study programme is designed to meet the changing circumstances within the health and social care sectors. During the programme, you will acquire transferable knowledge and skills whilst gaining up to 200 hours vocational experience in a variety of work-based settings. This programme offers an education in health and social care that can be utilised as a stepping stone for progression to undergraduate studies relating to a range of careers or towards employment.

Course Content
The Health and Social Care BTEC Extended Diploma programme contains a mix of modules that incorporate a range of topics giving students broad learning of the area. Topics include:

• Equality, Diversity and Rights

• Developing Effective Communication

• Development Through Life Stages

• Psychological and Sociological Perspectives

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Health, Safety and Security

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A* – C) including English Language, Maths and 3 other science or humanities GCSEs (2 of the 5 being at grade B or above), or a relevant level 2 qualification with a Distinction plus English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above. Completion of a successful interview, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check* and excellent references are also required.

*Please note: There is a charge of £44 for a DBS check.

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the course you could enter employment in the healthcare industry or with further study you may want to look at a career in social work, nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy or teaching.

To explore varied and exciting careers in health and social care, look on the NHS Careers website www.nhscareers.nhs.uk.

Course Progression

On successful completion of the course you could progress to higher education or health and social care related professional training courses. For example; nursing, teaching, social work and occupational therapy.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.

*Are you 19 or over?

If you are 19 or over on the day your course starts, and your course is an approved qualification at level 3 or above, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of your tuition.

Please call (01206) 712777 for more information.