Full Time BTEC National Certificate in Care/Welsh Baccalaureate in Care

BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care/Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (WBQ) (Level 3)

Duration: 2 Years Full Time

Course Description
The BTEC National Certificate consists of 12 units (6 taken each year). Students learn by completing assignments and taking part in work placements. The Certificate is equivalent to 2 A levels - the grades awarded will vary according to the criterion achieved in the assignments throughout the two years of the course.

What you will Study
Developing Effective communication
Equality Diversity and Rights
Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
Personal Professional Development (double unit)
Supporting and Protecting Adults
Health Education
Development through life stages
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care
Research Methodology for Health and Social Care
Caring for Older People

The WBQ is only achievable if the Certificate is achieved. The majority of WBQ elements have been incorporated within the BTEC Units but some are taught as separate sessions. All six key skills must be completed by the end of the second year so students should have achieved three key skills at level 3 and three key skills at level 2.

On Completion
Students can go into a multitude of health and social care related fields. There are also a great number of university courses available such as Social Work, Nursing, Housing, Managing Health and Care, Teacher Training or Social Policy to name a few.