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Health & Social Care
BTEC Level 3
Where are you going?
Midwife
Nurse
Social Worker
Care Assistant
Youth Worker
What will I learn?
This course develops the skills and knowledge required for those who wish to pursue a
career in Health and Social care. You will
enjoy work experience in carefully selected placements and study units covering different aspects within this field. Some of the core units studied are Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care, and Development Through the Life Stages.
Placement is essential for completion of the course and therefore you must be willing to work in a variety of settings. Current settings include: care homes, day centres, disability resource centres, schools, special schools and nurseries. You will also need to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be open-minded and have a caring nature/professional attitude.
Please note that due to the placements you will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check to confirm you do not have any cautions or convictions which would put in question your suitability to work in these areas.
How will I be assessed?
Assessments include: written assignments, case studies, posters, leaflets, role plays and presentations.
What enrichment can I look forward to?
Unit specific trips, team building activities and guest speakers from vocational areas.
What progression is there?
Many students go on to further study at universities such as Liverpool, Salford and Edge Hill, whilst many also progress to careers in social work, teaching or psychology.
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Student Progression
student profile Lucie Jayne Rushton
BTEC Level 3 Health & Social Care
“Runshaw was highly recommended to me as
a pathway to my chosen career as a Mental Health Nurse. I enjoyed the course, the supportive teachers and the interesting content of my course.”
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Health & Social Care BTEC Level 3