• HSC Home Page
  • Year 11
  • Contact
  • Level 3 EXT dip
  • Trackers
  • BTEC TECH Lvl 2
  • MAL
  • HSC Home Page
  • Year 11
  • Contact
  • Level 3 EXT dip
  • Trackers
  • BTEC TECH Lvl 2
  • MAL
HSC

extended diploma

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care- 1080 GLH

This qualification consists of 13 units; Eight mandatory units (providing 780 GLH) plus optional units (providing 300 GLH), thus providing 1080 GLH for the completed qualification. 
Four units are externally 
assessed. 
---------------------------------------------------------------
Units that you will complete are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 20.
​ Some years we run U17. 

.

mandatory units 

optional units

Unit 1- Human Lifespan and Development (90 GLH)

Unit 2- Working in Health and Social Care (120 GLH)

Unit 3- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (120 GLH)

Unit 4- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (120 GLH)

Unit 5- Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (90 GLH)

Unit 6- Work Experience in Health and Social Care (60 GLH)

Unit 7- Principals of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care (90 GLH)

Unit 8- Promoting Public Health (90 GLH)



Unit 10: Sociological Perspectives 
(60 GLH) 


​Unit 11- ​Psychological Perspectives (60 GLH) 

Unit 12- Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs (60 GLH) 

Unit 14- Physiological Disorders and their Care. 
(60 GLH)
​
Unit 17-Caring for Individuals with Dementia (60 GLH)

Unit 20- Understanding Mental Wellbeing (60 GLH)



Useful Documents 

harvard_quick_guide_tcm44-47797-2.pdf
File Size: 62 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

deadlineextensionrequestform.docx
File Size: 14 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

reading_list.docx
File Size: 139 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

btec_-_learner_assessment_submission-receipt_form_v2__1_.docx
File Size: 35 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

Volunteering links ​

A great way to expand your knowledge and skills of the sector, as well as your understanding of the range of service users and their needs, is through volunteering. Volunteering at a range of settings may also help you decide the career route you would like to take. 
The links below can help you find work experience or ongoing volunteering opportunities.

Opportunities like these look great on your CV and personal statement too.  ​
https://do-it.org/
https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/search/
https://www.handsonlondon.org.uk/
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/workexperience/
There are lots of other charities that offer volunteering opportunities too. Check their websites for specific guidance.
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.