BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health, Social Care
NVQ
Online
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
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.
About this course
This course is for young people who are interested in a carer within the HSC sector including nursing, midwifery, Health visitor, paramedic .
Our BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma can lead to careers in:
Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, Learning Disability, & Children’s branches )
Midwifery (requires GCSE maths 5/6 B)
Social Work
Paramedic Science
ODP – Operation Department Practitioner
Physiotherapy
Youth Work
Teaching
Probation
Counselling
Health & Social Care
Nutrition
Criminology & Psychology
Occupational Therapy
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C). Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification and have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.
BTEC
Academic progression is to access to HE (Social Work, Nursing and Health Professions).
Work progression to job roles such as Project Worker, Day Care Officer and Assistant Social Worker etc.
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Subjects
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition
- Health and Social Care
- Anatomy
- Programme
- Physiological
- Minimum
- Disorders
- Lifespan
- Development
- Physiology
- Human
Course programme
The course is delivered over two years and covers a range of units, including Human Lifespan Development, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Physiological Disorders.
What about work experience?
As part of the study programme you will be required to competle a minimum of 50 hours over each year (making a minimum of 100 over the 2 years) of work expereince . This is mainly completed in residental homes for the elderly.
Additional information
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health, Social Care