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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
BTEC Level 3 AAQ Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)
The AAQ BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care aims
to provide you with a broad understanding of various aspects of the health and
social care. The qualification is equivalent to one A Level and you will take this
qualification alongside other A Levels and/or vocational courses. If you are
interested in a career in the health sector, social care sector or teaching, you
will find this course of particular benefit. It provides an insight into health and
social care professions with varied and exciting links to all aspects of health
and social care.
In total, you will study four units over two years. There are three mandatory units
which are outlined below, plus one optional unit.
course content
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
UNIT 1: Human Lifespan and
Development (externally assessed).
ASSESSment
You will examine physical, intellectual,
emotional and social growth and
development across the human lifespan.
You will develop an understanding of
the relationship of the different areas of
development and the effect they have on
each other.
50% external assessments (exams), 50%
coursework
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Observation, teamwork, good knowledge
of life stages and promoting awareness of
rights, communication, respect,competency
in the workplace.
Factors affecting human growth and
development across each life stage You will
explore the interaction between biological
and social factors in health and wellbeing.
You will develop an understanding of how
these factors can positively and negatively
affect an individual’s holistic growth and
development.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Careers in the health, social care sectors
or a progression route to continue onto a
university degree in nursing, social work,
teaching or counselling. It supports access
to a range of HE courses if taken as part
of a study programme that includes other
qualifications.
You will examine how health care
professionals work together to provide
effective care. This will include promoting
healthy behaviours to prevent ill-health,
and the role of specific professionals
and services in treating prevalent health
conditions.
UNIT 2: Human Health and Biology
(externally assessed).
You will examine the biological organisation
of the human body into cells and tissues.
You will explore and understand the
structure and normal physiological
functioning of key body systems and their
organs.
You will examine how a range of disorders
can affect various body systems, including
the primary and secondary effects on those
systems.
UNIT 3: Principles of Health and
Social Care.
You will examine the values, care
approaches and communication skills used
in the health and social care sector, explore
key concepts to include confidentiality, duty
of care and working with vulnerable groups.
You will explore how the health and social
care sector is organised, including key
legislation that informs this. You will develop
understanding of the use of critical thinking
skills for health and social care.
Examine how social determinants affect
the health status of individuals and the
importance of equality, diversity and
inclusion in practice
You will develop knowledge of how health
outcomes can be improved and how
barriers to care can be overcome.
UNIT 4: The final unit is an optional unit
(details to be confirmed)
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