INTRODUCTION
The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social care is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress onto Higher Education on a programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.
This qualification also allows for:
An understanding of health and social care in the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place.
An insight into the importance of effective communication in the health and social care sector.
An understanding of the importance of legislation in health and social care.
An understanding of the essential body processes to maintain life.
An understanding of the impact of nutrition on well-being and health.
An understanding of the functions of the human mind that affects behaviour and well-being.
To view full course specification click Level 3 Cambridge Tech Ext. Cert. in Health & Social Care
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Pass at Cambridge Nationals Level 2 Certificate Health and Social Care, OR GCSE English Language PLUS Science with a minimum grade of C or 4.
If you did not follow the Cambridge National Level 2 in Health and Social Care, you can access this A-Level course if you have a Grade 4/C in English Language and Grades 44 in Combined Science.
Click on the Admissions section for restrictions on number of A-Levels that can be undertaken;
A good school/College report
COURSE STRUCTURE
This qualification is equivalent to one A Level and has a two-year duration. This programme consists of six units:
Units 1, 10 and 13 are assignment-based units which is internally set and assessed, but externally moderated.
Units 2, 3 and 4 are exam-based units which are externally assessed.
Please be advised that these may be subject to change.
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
This qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of health & social care or related courses in higher education.
CAREER PROGRESSION
This course does not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:
Care Support Workers
Healthcare Assistants
Supported Living or Day Services
Youth Worker
Social Worker
Nursing
Midwife