BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Sept 14 Entry)

Original post by GekoFan

Yepp we're similar haha! I attempted AS levels last year, but they were so not for me, and I'm really looking forward to it! I've decided to retake Core Science, and I want to get at least a B, good luck with Biology, I'm sure it will be fine!

Yeah I'm much more focussed now. What career are you hoping to go into? :smile:

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Original post by katiiiiie

I'm studying this (again :rolleyes:

) where is everyone thinking about doing their work placements? I would like to be a midwife so I am pretty unsure of where to do mine.

I'm wanting to be a Midwife too, am trying to get my hands on a labour ward and I've got placements for the sure start centres :smile:

Reply 47

romione97

hello everyone hope u are good :smile:

i am also starting this course next week and i am really looking forward to it.
i did a levels last yr in bio, chem, psych and business but they were really unenjoyable and i didnt like the exams :frown:

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i am really looking forward to doin the btec as it is more flexible and i can do placement.
i want to be an ot, slt or childrens nurse so the course suits me
i am applying for a placement at childrens hospital to gain experience.
i have got a folder, dividers, paper and wallets ready n my sixth form will give the textbooks.
do any of u know of a good book to use if u do plz let me know
thank u n good :smile:

luck to all of u also doing the course
hope it goes well xxx

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Original post by romione97

hello everyone hope u are good :smile:

i am also starting this course next week and i am really looking forward to it.
i did a levels last yr in bio, chem, psych and business but they were really unenjoyable and i didnt like the exams :frown:

.
i am really looking forward to doin the btec as it is more flexible and i can do placement.
i want to be an ot, slt or childrens nurse so the course suits me
i am applying for a placement at childrens hospital to gain experience.
i have got a folder, dividers, paper and wallets ready n my sixth form will give the textbooks.
do any of u know of a good book to use if u do plz let me know
thank u n good :smile:

luck to all of u also doing the course
hope it goes well xxx

College have said to us to get the BTEC Edexcel Level 3 health and social care book 1 by Mary Whitehouse. I've borrowed it from library and its really informative

Reply 49

Samwin

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Original post by Sweetsinger97

Hey! Congratulations :smile:

I was just wondering, how many pieces of coursework is there in total in each year?

Depending on what grade you want (pass, merit, distinction, we had in year one... 9 units total :smile:

with 9 pieces of work each varying in size

Reply 50

ohhello92x

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Original post by romione97

hello everyone hope u are good :smile:

i am also starting this course next week and i am really looking forward to it.
i did a levels last yr in bio, chem, psych and business but they were really unenjoyable and i didnt like the exams :frown:

.
i am really looking forward to doin the btec as it is more flexible and i can do placement.
i want to be an ot, slt or childrens nurse so the course suits me
i am applying for a placement at childrens hospital to gain experience.
i have got a folder, dividers, paper and wallets ready n my sixth form will give the textbooks.
do any of u know of a good book to use if u do plz let me know
thank u n good :smile:

luck to all of u also doing the course
hope it goes well xxx

There's the BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 books 1 and 2 :redface:

they are really helpful..

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Hows everyone finding the work so far and what are you doing for your assignments? We're doing health, safety and security and have so far for the first part had to make posters with the legislations and policies for a residential care home and we're doing diversity, equality and rights and for that the first assignment is a powerpoint related to a setting of your choice

Reply 52

LydiaFirefly<3

Original post by iJess

Hows everyone finding the work so far and what are you doing for your assignments? We're doing health, safety and security and have so far for the first part had to make posters with the legislations and policies for a residential care home and we're doing diversity, equality and rights and for that the first assignment is a powerpoint related to a setting of your choice

I'm finding the work fine :smile:

The deadlines aren't as harsh as I expected. We're doing:
Unit 40 - dementia (almost done)
Unit 21 - Nutrition (halfway through)
Unit 1 - Communication (3/4 of the way through)

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DAtgirlxox

Omg unit 40 halp d: Its so hard for 5 measley credits
i cri evrytime

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ohhello92x

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Original post by DAtgirlxox

Omg unit 40 halp d: Its so hard for 5 measley credits
i cri evrytime

Aw I found unit 40 when I did the course :redface:

But I had some hands on experience with people suffering from dementia as my nan suffered from dementia before she died :frown:

and at one of my placements was in a care home and it helped me when completing the unit :redface:

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LydiaFirefly<3

Original post by DAtgirlxox

Omg unit 40 halp d: Its so hard for 5 measley credits
i cri evrytime

It does seem like a lot of work for only 5 credits but I'm not finding it difficult to be honest. The first task was long and sometimes challenging as not all the information could be found through reasearch but otherwise I'm finding it okay :smile:

Reply 56

DAtgirlxox

Original post by ohhello92x

Aw I found unit 40 when I did the course :redface:

But I had some hands on experience with people suffering from dementia as my nan suffered from dementia before she died :frown:

and at one of my placements was in a care home and it helped me when completing the unit :redface:

That's really helpful I guess the hands on expeirance and in sorry about your nan,

Reply 57

DAtgirlxox

Original post by LydiaFirefly<3

It does seem like a lot of work for only 5 credits but I'm not finding it difficult to be honest. The first task was long and sometimes challenging as not all the information could be found through reasearch but otherwise I'm finding it okay :smile:

I guess yeah p1 was so tiring and p2 but I'm now on p3 and 4 trying to get those done and the Ps are quite straight foward

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LydiaFirefly<3

Original post by DAtgirlxox

I guess yeah p1 was so tiring and p2 but I'm now on p3 and 4 trying to get those done and the Ps are quite straight foward

I'm on task 3 P4. I need to get the unit done by Wednesday so I'll probably be spending a lot of today working on it :smile:

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