Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care (BTEC Level 2 NQF)
What is the Course About?
This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of health and social care organisation and practice.
The course is equivalent to three GCSEs. You will have the opportunity to complete both First Aid and Food Hygiene training during this course. At least one day per week will be spent on placement in a health and social care setting.
What subjects/units/modules* will I study?
There are four core units:
• Human Lifespan Development (externally assessed)
• Health and Social Care Values plus two mandatory units
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
• Healthy Living (externally assessed) Plus a further six optional specialist units.
These units broaden the study of care and well-being,and provide the opportunity to enhance practical application of vocational skills.
When will I get a timetable?
Timetables are issued during Induction in September.
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What happens once I have applied?
We will send you an email to let you know we have received your application.
Popular Courses
Sometimes we get a high volume of applications for particular courses. If your first choice course is popular, we’ll let you know and ask if you would like us to process your second choice course as well. This doesn’t mean you won’t be considered for your first choice it just provides you with a back-up plan.
International/UK Applicants
If you are an international/UK applicant someone from UCM will contact you remotely. It is essential that you have uploaded copies of your results/ certificates and relevant translations of grades/ certificates. Please note, if you are an international applicant and your application is received later than the end of May (i.e. three months before the start of the academic year) we will not be able to process it as the immigration processes would exceed the timescale required to start in September.
What happens if I get an unconditional offer?
You will be invited in to enrol, which is when you are given your student card. This may happen in the summer, if not you will be enrolled at the start of your course.
What happens if I get a conditional offer?
If you have applied for an FE course, you will need to upload your results to your UCM Learner Portal, once you get them (e.g. GCSE, BTEC). We will then check to see you have got what is needed for the course and, if you have, we will convert your offer to unconditional, which means you definitely have a place on the course. You will be enrolled at the start of your course (that’s when you get your student card).
If you are unlucky and don’t get what you need for the course you applied for, you will be invited in to find out what else is available to you at UCM.
What are my progression and career options?
The course will prepare you for work in the care sector or for study at a more advanced level (Level 3 course).
How will I be assessed?
The course includes two externally assessed units, with all others being internally assessed through a range of activities, including: role play, practical performance, verbal presentations and written work. Each unit is individually graded and points are awarded to calculate the final grade.
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at D or above including English and/or Maths. Progression to Level 3 upon completion requires a C in English or Maths upon application.