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AAQ BTEC National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

at Brentwood County High School · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Health and Social Care is about helping people. Careers in healthcare are about helping people who have problems with their physical and mental health. Careers in social care are concerned with helping vulnerable people in the community and providing them with support so that they can benefit from an improved way of life. In order to thrive in these careers, you need to have the ability to build relationships with patients and service users. It is essential that people trust you and therefore patience, friendliness and fantastic communication skills are needed. These careers are some of the most rewarding you can pursue. Studying Health & Social Care will give you a deeper insight of what it is like to work in the care sector. Through the units studied you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how the sector aims to meet the needs of the individual from a physiological, psychological, and sociological perspective. You will also gain practical experience of working in the health and social care sector by completing a vocational assignment. Studying Health and Social care is for you if your aim is to progress to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the health sector.

What you need to get on

The standard requirement is 4 GCSE grades at level 4 or above, including Maths, English and a science. Equivalent qualifications, such as distinction or merit in Child Development, could be accepted in place of the science.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Brentwood County High School Sixth Form

    Shenfield Common Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Brentwood

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