HEalth and social care
Exam Board: AAq
Assessment:
50% Exams, 50% Coursework
The AAQ Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care provides a broad introduction to the sector, combining theoretical knowledge with applied learning. It includes four units: Human Lifespan and Development, Human Biology and Health, Health and Social Care Practice, and one optional unit such as Health Science or Promoting Health Education. Students explore physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development, alongside anatomy, care values, and public health. Assessment involves two externally marked exams and two internally assessed coursework units. The course supports progression to higher education or careers in nursing, social work, and allied health professions.
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