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

at Thomas Gainsborough School, Sudbury · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course introduces the knowledge needed by practitioners in the Health, Early Years Education and Social Care sectors. Students explore settings and services, analyse how these meet the needs of client groups, and analyse how legislation protects the rights of vulnerable groups. Students also discuss current social problems and learn how historic cases have helped inform modern provision.

What you need to get on

Beneficial if BTEC Level 2 has been studied.

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

  • Thomas Gainsborough School

    Wells Hall Road Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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