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Health & Social Care Extended Certificate – Alton

BTEC Diploma Level 3

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Health & Social Care Extended Certificate – Alton

BTEC Diploma Level 3

Availability & Details

Health & Social Care -ALMP BTEC L3 Ext Certificate AF1-HESC3T/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (2 years)

Examination board
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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Overview

This course combines academic study with practical experience and is an ideal choice if you are hoping to pursue a career in health, early years education or social work.The research, evaluation and problem- solving skills you will develop will be valuable preparation for Higher Education courses or furthering your knowledge for a profession related to the course.There will be talks on the course from guest speakers in health, social care and early years settings, as well as various trips and visits. 

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

On this course you will study:Year 1• Human Lifespan and Development• Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Year 2• Human Biology and Health• Safe Environments in Health and Social Care

The College offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, studios, workshops, presentations and group discussions.

• Human Lifespan and Development – Externally Examined (25%)• Human Biology and Health – Externally examined (25%)• Principles of Health and Social Care Practice – Internal assessment (25%)• Safe Environments in Health and Social Care – Internal assessment (25%)

This course is designed to provide progression to Higher Education and further training for employment in a health science profession, early years care, education and social care. Our previous students have gone on to a variety of careers including social policy, health studies, teaching and youth and community studies.

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student