Pearson
Level 3
QN: 603/3058/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 540 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
540 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Sport Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key psychological theories underpinning performance in sport
- Investigate how psychological theories can be applied to sporting situations
- Recommend psychological interventions to meet sports performance needs
2
Conducting Psychological Research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand research methods and their importance in psychological inquiry
- Plan research to investigate psychological questions
- Carry out a pilot study to explore current issues in psychology
- Review implications of research into psychological inquiry
3
Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different psychological approaches to explaining criminal behaviour
- Investigate punishment strategies and behaviour modification of criminal behaviour
- Apply different methods to create an offender profile
4
Health Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological approaches, theories and studies used to explain health-related behaviour and behavioural change
- Apply knowledge and understanding of psychological approaches, theories and studies, to explain health-related behaviour and behavioural change in given contexts
- Explore the use and effectiveness of psychological approaches, theories and studies in relation to explaining health-related behaviour and implementing behavioural change
5
Introduction to Psychopathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand modern and historical concepts of psychopathology in society
- Examine causes, types and characteristics of mental disorders
- Explore professional approaches to the treatment of mental disorders
6
Promoting Children’s Psychological Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand perspectives of childhood and theories of child development
- Examine factors affecting a child’s healthy development and the role of professionals involved in supporting children, parents and carers
- Investigate the use of theories of psychological development to explain and inform prevention of later dysfunctional psychopathy
7
Psychological Approaches and Applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate psychological knowledge
- be able to recall key assumptions, concepts and research
- Demonstrate understanding by explaining the link between psychological assumptions, concepts and research to behaviour in society
- Apply and evaluate psychological assumptions, concepts and research to explain contemporary issues of relevance to society
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3058/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2018
- Operational End
- Jul 2028