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Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)

at St George'S Church of England Foundation School, Broadstairs · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Studying a National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care will enable learners to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to prepare them for further education and/or employment within the health and social care sector and the wider workforce. Learners will study a variety of units which will develop their skills and knowledge relating to the care and safeguarding of individuals, as well as an insight to the structure and practice of care organisations.

What you need to get on

Level 2 Pass in Health & Social Care or Grade 4 in GCSE English.

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

  • St George's C of E Foundation School

    Westwood Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2LH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Broadstairs

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