The qualification is assessed through a range of methods including:
- Internally set and assessed units.
- Externally set and assessed units (these are examinations and synoptic assessments).
The course starts in September 2024 and will run for two years.
You will achieve a BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care after successful completion of your first year of study and a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care after successful completion of your second year of study.
If you want to pursue a career in the Health and Social Care sector, then this is the course for you!
This two-year programme will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required to work in the health and social care sector. Plus, you’ll have lots of work experience, as you complete a work placement of at least 100 hours.
This course has been created for those who wish to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to Higher Education or employment in the health and social care sector. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels.
This course has been created for students who wish to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to Higher Education or employment in the health and social care sector. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels.
By studying this course, you will develop a deep common core of knowledge, understanding and skills in the sector through mandatory content. It will allow you to focus on a particular aspect of the sector through a selection of optional units.
You will study eight mandatory units as part of your course. These are:
To develop a better understanding of the demands of the sector and to enable you to be able to demonstrate your commitment and interest in the sector, you are required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of work experience as part of the course. This is really beneficial when applying for further study or a job!
You will also have the opportunity to study a further five optional units which will be discussed throughout your course. These are subject to change each year but may include:
The qualification is assessed through a range of methods including:
You will need to provide writing materials and stationery, a folder, a USB stick and have access to a computer (computers can be accessed in College).
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This qualification is equivalent to three A Levels, which means students will be fully prepared for a range of health and social care degree programmes, higher level apprenticeships or employment. Upon completion, you could progress onto a range of our university-level courses including Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship, Professional Practice in Health and Social Care Foundation Degree or Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship.
See what careers are available in the Health and Social Care and Applied Science sectors. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.
Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).
This can be added to your study programme.
If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.