1. Health and Social Care BTEC level 3 extended certificate
Curriculum Map
Health and Social Care BTEC level 3 extended certificate
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2. Statement of intent
Key Stage:5
Subject:H&SC
Academic Year:
Students completing their BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
360 GLH (480 TQT) Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%).
A broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care aims to provide an introduction the sector. It is for learners who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector as part of a balanced study programme. It is equivalent in size to one A Level. The qualification supports access to a range of higher education courses possibly, but not exclusively, in health and social care, if taken alongside further Level 3 qualifications. The qualification typically makes up one–third of a study programme.
In the BTEC National units there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability skills. Where employability skills are referred to in this specification, we are generally referring to skills in the following three main categories:
• cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology
• intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation
• interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.

4. Curriculum Overview Key Stage: Subject: Academic Year 2019-20 Year
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 12
Delivery of content for Unit 1 Human Lifespan development
Continued delivery of unit 1 Human Lifespan development
Unit 5 delivery of content
Meeting individual care and support needs
Students working on their Unit 5 assignments
Completion of unit 5 coursework and looking forward to Unit 2 for Y13.
Assessment
Ongoing interleaved assessments in the classroom
Mock exam in preparation for January exam
Unit 1 external examination
Unit 5. Frequent deadlines to review and evaluate draft coursework
Completion and submission of Unit 5 coursework

5. Curriculum Overview Key Stage:5 Subject:H&SC Academic Year 2019-20
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Year 13
Unit 2
Working in Health and Social care
Delivery of learning aims for unit 2.
Looking at roles within the industry.
Examination question practise and preparation
Delivery of content for optional unit
One of:
Sociological
Psychological
Individual needs
Physiological disorders
Review and evaluation of optional unit coursework
Completion of optional unit coursework
Assessment
Ongoing interleaved assessment of learning aims
Ongoing interleaved assessment of learning aims and mock exam for January exam (external)
Unit 2. January exam (external)
Completion and submission of optional unit coursework