Health and Social Care - BTEC Extended Certificate

Applications Open: 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: 1st September 2026

Entry Requirements: Please see courses for more information

How to Apply: Via Kent Choices website

This Level 3 qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level. It has been designed as a programme

for post-16 learners. It is particularly appropriate for learners who are interested in Health and Social

Care and progressing to a career in this sector, either directly, or through higher education at

University. There are mandatory units which must be studied and there are optional units. The

assessment is a blended approach of exams and coursework.

Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (Exam)

Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, the factors

affecting development and the effects of ageing.

Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (Exam)

Learners explore what it is like to work in the Health and Social Care sector, including the roles and responsibilities

of workers and organisations.

Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Internal Assessment - Assignment)

Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which

are the foundation of all the care disciplines.

Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care (Internal Assessment - Assignment)

Learners explore types of physiological disorders, the procedures for diagnosis, and the development of a treatment

plan and provision of support for service users.

Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development (Exam)

Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care (Exam)

Unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Internal Assessment - Assignment)

Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care (Internal Assessment - Assignment)

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Science

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is recognised by all Universities

so the course can lead to study at Higher Education. It can directly lead to Health and Social Care

related degrees such as Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech

Therapy or it can help with entry requirements to other degrees. It is also recognised by Employers

so it can lead directly to a variety of jobs and careers in the Health and Social Care sector such as

Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Paramedic, Midwifery and more.