HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

BTEC

CuRRICuLum LEAdERJamEs morrisWelcome to BTEC Health & social Care, Extended Certificate. inside this leaflet you’ll find a list of the topics we’ll cover in the first term, and Qr codes for a range of print-based and video resources that will help you make the perfect start to the course. You’ll also have a chance to meet your new subject teacher, who will be guiding you through this subject.

How to install a QR ReaderFrom your smartphone, visit either the app store (ios) or Google Play (android) and search for the free app Qr reader. once installed just scan the Qr codes within this leaflet and you’ll be directed to further information.

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Key topics in your first term

You will spend your first term preparing and planning for your work experience as part of unit 6 Personal & Professional development. We will guide you in selecting a suitable placement that will support your future career options.

You will also be given the opportunity to complete a First aid Course as part of Unit 3 Health, safety and security in Health & social Care.

as part of Unit 4 development, you will look at holistic areas of development through each life stage and identify factors that have an effect on growth.

common comBinAtions

potentiAl cAreers routes from this suBject

This course will allow you to progress to a career in Health and social Care and onto further study at university. it is particularly useful for careers in nursing, social work and primary teaching.

entry criteriA

Level 4 in English Language and a C in science.

BTEC applied science, BTEC Law, sociology.

meet your teAchers

JEnnY mosCroP

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HannaH marsdon

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