Pearson
Level 3
QN: 610/6196/7
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 240 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
240 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of person-centred care and how they underpin the care and support needs of individuals.
- Analyse how legislation and guidance inform health and social care practice.
- Evaluate the impact of social determinants on the health status of individuals.
- Assess the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care practice.
- Apply principles of dignity and respect in care planning scenarios.
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of current legislation in promoting equality and diversity.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
Practical Programming
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles of computing that influence software development, including algorithms, data structures, and programming paradigms.
- Apply appropriate software development methodologies to plan and manage a software project.
- Design a software solution that meets a specified user requirement.
- Implement a software solution using a suitable programming language and development environment.
- Test a software solution against functional and non-functional requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the software development process and the final solution.
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Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Certificate)
Human Lifespan and Development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Demonstrate knowledge of physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan; factors affecting human growth and development,prevalent health conditions and the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in health and social care which underpin meeting the care and support needs ofindividuals.2. Demonstrate understanding of physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan; factors affecting human growth anddevelopment, prevalent health conditions and the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in health and social care which underpin meeting the care andsupport needs of individuals.3. Demonstrate application of knowledge and understanding of physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan; factors affectinghuman growth and development, prevalent health conditions and the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in health and social care which underpinmeeting the care and support needs of individuals.4. Analyse how factors, health inequalities and prevalent health conditions interrelate to affect physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan; and how the roles and responsibilities of those working in health and social care meet the needs of individuals.5. Evaluate how factors, health inequalities and prevalent health conditions interrelate to affect physical, intellectual, emotional and social development acrossthe human lifespan; and how the roles and responsibilities of those working in health and social care meet the needs of individuals.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6196/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2026
- Operational End
- Jul 2028