Details
- Course: AAQ BTEC in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
- Qualification Type: Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
- Qualification Level: Level 3
- Course type: Full Time
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Entry Requirements:
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
- Available Dates: 02/09/2026 to 30/06/2028
Overview
This course covers health, care of older people, individuals with specific needs and also early years (care and education). You will find out about the different client groups and how they are supported in different health and social care settings. This course includes essential work placement so you develop practical skills and work alongside health and social care professionals.
Details
Themes covered in this course:
- Human Lifespan and Development
- Human Biology and Health
- Health and Social Care Practice
How will it be delivered?
Year 1: One externally assessed exam unit and one internally assessed assignment unit.
Year 2: One externally assessed exam unit and one internally assessed assignment unit.
What can I do next?
This course is usually studied with at least 2 other A-level equivalent subjects at Level 3.
- A Levels in Biology and Psychology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing
- A Levels in English and History, which could lead to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education
There are lots of other Higher Education courses that students’ progress to from this course, dependent on other subjects studied.
Careers – Potential careers that students studying health could go into depending on subjects studied include; Child and Adult nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Social Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant , Youth Worker and many more.
