Health & Social Care

OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL EXTENTED CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

INTRODUCTION

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social care is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress onto Higher Education on a programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.

This qualification also allows for:

• An understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place.

• An insight into the importance of effective communication in the health and social care sector.

• An understanding of the importance of legislation in health and social care.

• An understanding of the essential body processes to maintain life.

• An understanding of the impact of nutrition on well-being and health.

• An understanding of the functions of the human mind that affects behaviour and well-being.

To view full course specification click Level 3 Cambridge Tech Ext. Cert. in Health & Social Care

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Pass at Level 2 Certificate HSC, OR GCSE English Language PLUS Science with a minimum grade of C or 4.

• Grade 5 in English Language and Science is recommended.

• Click on the Admissions section for restrictions on number of A-Levels that can be undertaken;

• A good school/College report

COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and has a one-year duration. This programme consists of six units:

• Units 1, 10 and 13 are assignment-based units which is internally set and assessed, but externally moderated.

• Units 2, 3 and 4 are exam-based units which are externally assessed.

Please be advised that these may be subject to change.

PROGRESSION:

Successful completion of this qualification will give students a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment in the health and social care sector or social care-related apprenticeships.