Health & Social Care
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care
Course Lead: Emily James - emily.james@sarumacademy.orgÂ
Entry Criteria: Four subjects at Grade 4 or above
What is Health & Social Care?
Health and Social Care is a course particularly aimed at students who think they would like to work in the health services; with small children, or in caring services (for example social work, youth and community work, probation, housing, counselling or advice work).
The course provides you with a thorough foundation in the knowledge, skills and understanding required for these roles.
What will I study in Health & Social Care?
Human Lifespan Development
Working in Health and Social Care
Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
Supporting Individuals and Additional needs
You'll be assessed through a range of coursework and exams
Where will Health & Social Care take me?
You could go on to university and then into careers such as social work, residential care management, nursing or the probation service.
This course is nationally recognised by employers, meaning you can go directly into employment.