EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
BTEC Firsts are designed to relate to the National Occupational Standards in the sector which in turn form the basis of the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). BTEC Firsts do not purport to deliver occupational competence in the sector, which should be demonstrated in a work context.
However, the qualifications provide much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards, as well as developing practical skills in preparation for work and possible achievement of NVQs in due course.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Health and Social Care permits the achievement of learner to progress:
• to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a related sector
• to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (Society, Health and Development)
• to a specialist qualification (Such as the Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Health and Social Care).
• to the workplace in a suitable role under supervision.
Dental Nurse
Healthcare Assistant
Nurse
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
The qualification is assessed through internally set assignments and externally verified through National Standard Sampling. In addition centres go through an ongoing Centre Risk Assessment process to ensure the quality of provision and internal verification systems and practices.
Candidates must complete all units from Group A and one unit from Group B.
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A -
Mandatory
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Y/103/1006 - Communication and individual rights within the health and social care sectors
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D/103/1007 - Individual needs within the health and social care sectors
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B -
Optional
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H/103/1008 - Vocational experience in a health and social care setting
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K/103/1009 - Cultural diversity in health and social care
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D/103/1010 - Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
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H/103/1011 - Human lifespan development