BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
Introduction to course
This course has been developed to recognise learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding of health, social care and early year's sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved. Learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.
Exam board/specification
Pearson Edexcel
Entry Requirements
- BTEC award in Health and Social Care Level 2 Merit
- Minimum grade 4 in English
Modules/units
- Human lifespan development
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Meeting individual care and support needs
- Psychological disorders and their care
Assessment
- Human lifespan development - Exam
- Working in Health and Social Care - Exam
- Meeting individual care and support needs - Assignment
- Psychological disorders and their care - Assignment
Progression Routes
Social work, nursing and midwifery, social care, counselling and psychological services, teaching, children's and family services.