Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Overview
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is aimed at people who want to pursue a career in Health or Social Care, or progress into Higher Education to undertake a Degree programme. It provides a practical insight into a range of Health & Social Care related topics and will include a substantial amount of valuable work experience.
Health and Social Care is an extremely varied and rewarding career, offering opportunities to help and care for people. Whether you’re a nurse looking after patients on a ward, a social worker protecting vunerable people – you will be making a difference to people’s lives every single day.
Contributing to the health and well-being of millions of people every day is an attractive feature of working within this industry. Though filled with challenges, through the health and social care industry, you will be able to meet people from all walks of life.
Entry Requirements
Students must be aged 18 years or over.
Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C or appropriate vocational qualification at Level 2 including English and Mathematics or an equivalent such as IGCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification, or a BTEC first Diploma.
Mature students (over 21 years of age) may be exempt from this requirement on grounds of experience.
Curriculum and Units / Modules
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 55 hours
- Skill level All level
- Language English
- Students 27
- Assessments Yes