Health & Social Care

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One person caring about another represents life’s greatest value

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OCR Level 3 Extended Certificate

If you are thinking of a career that involves caring for others, then this is the course for you.

This specification introduces you to key concepts and a body of knowledge that will provide you with an invaluable and thoughtful perspective on contemporary issues in Health and Social Care. It equips you with the skills needed for Higher Education and the world of work.

You will study:

The Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level and students will complete 360 credits throughout the course, some of which are assessed by coursework, and some by examination.

Unit 1: Building Positive Relationships – 90 credits: Internally assessed / coursework

Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care – 60 credits Examination

Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care – 60 credits Externally assessed / examination

Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care – 60 credits Externally assessed / examination

A further 2 units from a wide selection which includes Public Health, Nutrition for Health, Sociology for Health, Psychology for Health

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Careers/Further Education

This Health and Social Care Course is ideal for anyone planning to pursue a career in a health care profession. Examples include:

• childcare
• nursing
• midwifery
• social work
• teaching
• paramedics
• health visiting
• counselling

Health and Social Care complements A Levels such as Biology, Psychology, Sociology.

For more information please contact Ms Vellacott