BTEC Health & Social Care Level 2 Extended Certificate               

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO START THE COURSE

BTEC level 1 or equivalent at merit or distinction OR

Average GCSE point score of 3.5

Plus our standard LaSWAP entry requirements for Level 2/three year sixth form courses, which can be found here

COURSE SPECIFICATION

Do you want a career helping others? This course is your first step into the world of health and social care — building skills, confidence, and real experience.

What will you learn?

• Health & wellbeing

• Communication skills

• Equality & diversity

• Personal development

• Care environments

Why choose this course?

✔ Coursework-based (less exams)

✔ Real-life scenarios – Work Experience

✔ Build confidence

✔ Clear career pathway

✔ Supportive learning environment

Who is it for?

• Enjoy helping others

• Interested in healthcare

• Practical learners

• Want a meaningful career

• Prefer coursework over exams

 LEARNING AND SKILLS

 A BTEC Extended Certificate is a Level 2 practical, work related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. It introduces learners to particular areas of employment and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work related qualification.

EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT

EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL

A BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades and is taken as a full time course which can be combined with GCSE English or maths.

Most units are internally assessed coursework and graded by teachers. Some are externally assessed. An overall grade for the qualification is awarded to all learners who successfully complete all units.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

Progression Opportunities

Level 2 → Level 3 → Career / Apprenticeship

• T Level Health – Adult Nursing/Midwifery

• Apprenticeships

• Further study (Nursing, Social Work, Early Years)

Career Options

• Nurse

• Social Worker

• Care Assistant

• Early Years Practitioner

• Support Worker