BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - September 2025
Course content
The main focus of this course is to provide the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of the health and social care sector, this qualification allows you to gain work experience that will prepare you for further study in the sector. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of safeguarding, public health and understand the core health and social care principles and values that underpins health and social care.
The work is internally and externally assessed through coursework and exams.
Various assessment methods are also used to ensure learning and teaching has taken place such as peer assessment, case studies, practical demonstration, role play, presentations and written assignments.
Curriculum
Learners taking this qualification will 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
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4 GCSEs or equivalent (Grade 4 or above including English and Maths)

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