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

at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, Carlisle · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification is intended for post-16 students interested in health and social care who plan to pursue higher education leading to graduate-level employment. Equivalent to one A Level, it suits students seeking to develop practical skills and knowledge in the field.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 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 John Henry Newman Catholic School

    Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Carlisle

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