Health and Social Care BTEC National Certificate Level 3

Course Code:
NC3MCAR7

What will I learn?
The programme aims to prepare you to work in an non-supervisory or supervisory capacity in a number of health or social care settings. This course covers six compulsory units including: communicating in health and social care, vocational practice, health and social care services, psychology, sociology, and equal opportunities. These units underpin your study of health and social care. Work experience in a health or social care setting will provide you with the opportunity to learn about organisational structure, roles and responsibilities.

How will I be taught?
This course is taught through a mixture of lectures, group activities, discussions and practical activities.

How will I be assessed?
You are assessed through coursework assignments, portfolio tasks, with a multiple choice test. A one day a week work placement is organised by students, with the College's help. You must complete a minimum 0f 100 hours and achieve a Pass for your work experience for your placement supervisor.

What could I do next?
You could apply for a range of university courses including social work, nursing or midwifery, teacher training, psychology, occupational therapy and social policy. Many students choose to use their qualification to go straight into employment.

How would this benefit my employer?
The Level 3 Certificate course benefits employers by equipping learners with advanced practical and supervisory skills and attributes needed for the Health and Social Care Sector.

Option 1
Option 1
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011

Course length: 2 years

Location: Enfield Site

Option 2
Option 2
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011

Course length: 2 years

Location: Tottenham Site

Option 3
Option 3
Starts: September 2008
Ends: July 2010

Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years

Study hours: 14.75 over 3 days per week

Tuition fee: £1284

Exam fee: £142

Materials fee: £33

Location: Tottenham Site