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 BTEC Level 3 National Certificate Diploma in Health and Social Care
Key features of the BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care
The BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care have been developed in the health and social care sectors to focus on:
• Education and training for health and social care employees.
• Providing opportunities for health and social care employees to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification.
• Giving learners the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the health and social care sectors or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National in Health and Social Care.
• Giving learners the opportunity to gain a period of work experience which acts as a focal point for learning and provides experience of the sectors.
• Giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Qualification structure
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care (HSC) consists of nine core units (providing 600 guided learning hours) plus specialist units that provide for a further 120 guided learning hours to produce a combined total of 720 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of eight core units (providing 480 guided learning hours) plus specialist units that provide for a further 600 guided learning hours to produce a combined total of 1080 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. These qualifications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standards. They have been developed free from any barriers that restrict access or progression thereby promoting equal opportunities.
Core Units
1. Developing effective communication in Health and Social Care.
2. Equality, diversity and rights in Health and Social Care.
3. Health, safety and security in Health and Social Care.
4. Development through the life Stages.
5. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care.
6. Personal and professional development in Health and Social Care.
7. Sociological perspectives for Health and Social Care.
8. Psychological perspectives for Health and Social Care.
Mode of assessment
All the units for this qualification are internally assessed and externally moderated by an Edexcel external examiner. External moderation usually takes place around June each year.
Certification
Certification can only be done after each unit has been externally moderated by Edexcel external examiner. Full certification can only be done after completion of the required modules at the appropriate level.
Course duration:
National Certificate level: 1 year
National Diploma level: 1 year
Total: 2 years
Course fee:
National Certificate level: £3500.00
National Diploma level: £4000.00
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