NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Diploma in Health & Social Care
This course provides opportunity to apply to Degree study at university and to gain practical work placement experiences in an array of health and social care settings. The qualification develops a deep common core of knowledge, understanding and skills in the sector.
Top Course Highlights
- Small classes
- Excellent tutor support
- Mandatory work placement
- Trips and guest speakers
Experience Practical Settings
Mandatory work placement within Health and social Care settings of your choice
Friendly and experienced staff
The Health and Social Care Department is friendly, supportive, ambitious, and hardworking. Achievement in this subject relies heavily on your attendance, punctuality, and commitment to learning, both independently and within lectures.
Successful University Acceptances
Excellent success rates for University Applications into a broad range of health and social care related subjects such as Adult Nursing, Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Forensic Science, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work and Counselling degrees.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
Do you enjoy caring for people and have a compassionate and/or scientific mind? Do you want to develop your communication skills and practical abilities through mandatory work placements in a variety of health and social care settings? The course is structured to support and develop your confidence and individual strengths, from classroom led learning to practical experiences in health and social care settings. The Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is intended as an applied general qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector.
The qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels. On successful completion of year one, students will achieve the Level 3 Foundation Diploma and continue to complete the full Extended National Diploma in the second year.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression to higher study. Employers and professional bodies have been involved to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the sector.
It allows you to focus on a particular aspect of the sector through a selection of optional units, including a route that focuses specifically on health studies.
In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of the health and social care sector, this qualification gives you experience of the breadth and depth that will prepare you for further study in the sector. This includes the opportunity for you to choose a health studies pathway with options reflecting the progression opportunities in healthcare.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
Successful completion of this course should allow entry into Higher Education in a broad range of areas, including nursing, midwifery, teaching, social work, and psychology. Students can also look for employment within the Health and Social Care sector or become a higher-level Apprentice.
This qualification is the focus of a two-year study programme of learning and is equivalent to three A Levels, meaning that you will be fully prepared for a range of health and social care degree programmes.
Assessment is continuous throughout the course and consists of written tasks, presentations, demonstrations and controlled assessments. You will also be required to sit two external exams in year 1 and another one in year 2 as part of the course requirements. This will aid your time management, organisation and research skills that contributes to effective practice when working within the Health and Social Care Sector.
Internal assessment tasks may include:
- Presentations
- Demonstration of practical skills
- Discussions
- Extended pieces of writing
External assessment tasks will include:
- Exam papers – two in year 1 and one in year 2
- One controlled assessment in year 2
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above. This must include English (Language or Literature) and/or Maths, preferably Science and 1 other GCSE at a minimum of grade 4. You will also be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance check.
Independent practice will be supported through PowerPoints, worksheets, practice exam papers and other guides available through our Moodle support page.
