Program Overview

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate

Overview

Our health facilities help you experience the range of settings you are likely to encounter in practice. The Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care supports young people to succeed and progress in their education and chosen career pathway.

Course Breakdown

• Seven mandatory units:
  • Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development
  • Unit 2: Health and Social Care Values
  • Unit 3: Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
  • Unit 9: Healthy Living
  • Unit 7: Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care
  • Unit 8: Individual Rights in Health and Social Care
  • Unit 15: Carrying out a Research Project in Health and Social Care
• Four optional units (reflecting current trends in the health and social care sector)

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 (grade C) or above, including English (Language or Literature) and maths
• School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance
• If you are a school leaver (over 19), you will be required to provide a reference from a previous education provider or employer in support of your application

Key Information

• Teaching and assessment: Two externally assessed units, with all other units internally assessed using a range of assessment methods
• Uniform and kit costs: Approximately £30 (prices are subject to change each year)
• Work placements: One day per week with block placements in an appropriate setting (e.g., residential homes, day-care centres, special schools)

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare assistant
• Care worker
• Social work assistant
• Residential support worker
• Senior care worker
• Care home advocate

Meet Your Tutors

• Claudette Bailey
• Fatima Rahim
• Deanna Vaughan

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