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Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3
Course overview
<p>This applied general qualification combines academic learning with practical experience, giving you a strong foundation to progress into higher education or start your career in areas such as nursing, social work, or healthcare support.
Developed in collaboration with universities, employers and professional bodies, the course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in the health and social care sector
• Are interested in a career in health or social care
• Prefer a mix of practical learning and academic study
• Are planning to progress to university or enter the healthcare industry
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Course details
You will need four GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C), including English, Maths and Science. Alternatively, you should have a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care at Merit or above, along with GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
This course is equivalent in size to three A Levels. • You will study a total of 13 units (8 mandatory and 4 optional) • Assessment includes external exams, with two exams each year, sat in January • You will complete 6 units in Year 1 and 7 units in Year 2 As part of the course, you will complete a minimum of 100 hours of work experience across two years in a relevant health or social care setting. This hands-on experience is invaluable for building your CV and strengthening university applications.
After completing this course, you can progress to: • University degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and related fields • Higher apprenticeships in health or social care • Employment within care services, the NHS, or community support organisations
Mandatory Units: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (Exam) Human Lifespan Development (Exam) Working in Health and Social Care (Exam) Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (Exam) Promoting Public Health Work Experience in Health and Social Care Optional Units: Sociological Perspectives Psychological Perspectives Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs Understanding Mental Wellbeing
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