Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care and consequently acts as a robust introduction to both sectors. It
prepares learners for employment in the sector or for higher education. Learners will benefit from gaining a number of
mandatory units as well as a range of specialist units .
Mandatory units include:
&bull Human Lifespan Development
&bull Working in Health and Social Care
&bull Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
&bull Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
&bull Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
&bull Work Experience in Health and Social Care
&bull Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
&bull Promoting Public Health
Most learners on the BTEC Level 3 programme work towards a BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in year one and
progress onto the Extended Diploma in year two. Mandatory work experience will be arranged for you and is essential
to the qualification. Learners then benefit from a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification which carries up to 168 UCAS
points to support progression to Higher Education.
There will be a cost to students of £150 which includes a security check (DBS), course materials and kit. 19+ fees apply.
After enrolment on the programme you will have to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Due to the
work experience requirements it is not possible to complete the course without satisfactory clearance.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Cambridge Regional College
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