Health and Social Care - BTEC National Extended Certificate

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - To be confirmed

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 - Some requirements vary slightly dependent on course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Applica here

About the Course

Board: Pearson (BTEC Level 3)

Health and social care is currently one of the fastest growing service sectors nationally, particularly in the local area.

As part of the course you will:

· Develop the ability to work effectively

· Build skills needed to continue studying and to start work

· Specialise in areas of health and social care if you wish

· Obtain a qualification that is relevant to the workplace

· Have the opportunity to take part in relevant work experience in a care environment

A broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

Units of Study

First Year - Certificate

Unit 1 - Human Lifespan Development

Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing.

Externally assessed

1.5 hours

90 marks

Unit 5 - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines

Internally assessed

Second Year – Extended Certificate

Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care

Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations.

Externally assessed

1.5 hours

80 marks

Unit 14- Physiological Disorders and their Care

Learners will explore different types of Physiological Disorders, understand how they are diagnosed, how they effect an individuals health and wellbeing, as well as the main body systems they may effect before learning the appropriate treatment and support that service users may require when dealing with the disorders.

Internally assessed.

Units of Study

First Year - Certificate

Unit 1 - Human Lifespan Development

Externally assessed

1.5 hours

90 marks

Unit 5 - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

Internally assessed

Second Year – Extended Certificate

Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care

Externally assessed

1.5 hours

80 marks

Unit 10 – Sociological Perspectives

Internally assessed

Five Grades 9 to 4 at GCSE.

The course is designed to be as practical as possible in order to fully prepare students who may wish to pursue a career in one of the many caring environments. Past students have progressed onto university courses in teaching, nursing and psychology; others have chosen to study further at college level in early years care and public services.