Health and Social Care National Extended Diploma Level 3

Bexhill College

Penland Road, Bexhill-On-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2JG

National Extended Diploma (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Bexhill College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course explores and investigates the Health and Social care sector through a range of diverse units. The qualification develops a deep, common core of knowledge, understanding and skills through mandatory content.

The course is designed for students with an interest in a career in the health service or social care sector. It will focus on a wide range of settings and client groups.

Course Details

There are study eight mandatory units:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

• Human Lifespan Development

• Working in Health and Social Care

• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

• Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

• Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care

• Promoting Public Health

• Work Experience in Health and Social Care.

Optional units include:

• Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs

• Caring for Individuals with Dementia

• Assessing Children’s Development Support Needs

• Nutritional Health

Students will be expected to attend placement for a minimum of 415 hours in a range of settings over the duration of the two years.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

There are four external units assessed through exams. The remainder are assessed internally through assignments/projects, case studies and practical work.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above

Equipment required

Transport to and from placement, a DBS check and uniform. There will be some trips and visits which will incur costs and are a compulsory part of the course.

Your next steps...

This course could lead to any Health or Social Care degree course such as nursing, midwifery, social work or allied health professions such as physiotherapy, radiography or occupational therapy.

Additional information

https://www.bexhillcollege.ac.uk/courses/

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