Aston Manor 
BTEC LEVEL 3 IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
EXAMINATION BOARD
Edexcel
AIMS OF THE COURSE
BTEC L3 in Health and social Care provides underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care/Health and acts as a robust introduction to these two sectors. It prepares our learners for employments in this sector or for higher education. The course is also mapped to the NHS knowledge and Skills Framework, which was developed as part of the process for updating the way NHS staff roles are defined and developed.
WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?
This course lends itself to be delivered in a creative approach, using learners’ work experience as a focal point and enabling learning to be as active, practical and work-related as possible. Alongside this, it provides robust opportunities for learners to gain knowledge and understanding of a wide range of subject areas relating to health and social care.
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Over the 2 years BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Health and Social Care L3 – 1 A level over 2 years
Name and number of Unit(s)
1 Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
4 Development Through Life Stages (10 credits)
5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (10 credits)
48 Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (50 hours of work experience) (10 credits)
7 Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care (5 credits)
8 Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care (5 credits)
Over the 2 years BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care L3 – 2 A level over 2 years Name and number of Unit(s)
1 Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
2 Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
3 Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
4 Development Through Life Stages(10 credits)
5 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (10 credits)
48 Exploring Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (50 hours of work experience) (10 credits)
7 Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care (5 credits) 8 Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care (5 credits)
10 Caring for Children and Young People (10 credits)
20 Promoting Health Education (10 credits)
21 Nutrition for Health and Social Care (10 credits)
14 Physiological Disorders (10 credits)
12 Public Health (10 credits)
WHY CHOOSE BTEC HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE?
• 100% coursework
• Familiar surroundings/access to ICT
• One-to-one tutorials: personalised learning
• Group support/discussions
• Available exemplar work, breaks-down how to achieve an outstanding grade!!
• Visits/trips related to course content
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is in line with BTEC assessment procedures. The course you selected has to be fully completed within 2 years to achieve the qualification. Grading system is Pass/Merit/Distinction.
WHAT SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES WILL I NEED?
The main skills that are needed to start the course are:
• Commitment: to make sure attend all lessons.
• Hard working: to be motivated and self-driven to succeed.
• Effective communication: to be confi dent, especially when stuck on work, one must not to leave it to the last minute.
• Passion: to be happy and to ensure that this subject is a subject you want to study for 2 years.
• Good organisation and time management: to meet deadlines on time.
WHAT CAREER COULD THIS LEAD TO?
Any areas of nursing like for Disability to Child and Adult etc. Plus, teaching at primary or secondary level, even early years to youth work, social work and counselling. This subject can also support with other pathways in fields of Sociology and Psychology or even a Science.
WHICH UNIVERSITIES CAN I APPLY TO?
Some examples are:
Birmingham City University – Nursing or Children and Integrated Professional Care or Early Years
UCB – Health and Social Care
Aston University – Psychology
Wolverhampton University – Health Care Science
Newman University – Primary Education Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs including Grade C in English GCSE and above.
